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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.44, 19,785.12 and 8,371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.44, 19,785.12 and 8,371.28 is: 11,549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.44 : 19,785.12 = 8,371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.44/19,785.12 = 8,371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.44x = 19,785.12 × 8,371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.44x = 165,626,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,626,779.35/14,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.63

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