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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.11, 19,794.92 and 8,376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.11, 19,794.92 and 8,376.91 is: 11,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.11 : 19,794.92 = 8,376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.11/19,794.92 = 8,376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.11x = 19,794.92 × 8,376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.11x = 165,820,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,820,171.93/14,344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.16

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