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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.52, 19,791.24 and 8,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.52, 19,791.24 and 8,373.44 is: 11,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.52 : 19,791.24 = 8,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.52/19,791.24 = 8,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.52x = 19,791.24 × 8,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.52x = 165,720,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,720,760.67/14,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.31

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