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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.95, 19,781.28 and 8,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.95, 19,781.28 and 8,373.27 is: 11,548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.95 : 19,781.28 = 8,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.95/19,781.28 = 8,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.95x = 19,781.28 × 8,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.95x = 165,633,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,633,998.39/14,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.92

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