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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,344.93, 19,795.39 and 8,377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,344.93, 19,795.39 and 8,377.17 is: 11,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,344.93 : 19,795.39 = 8,377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,344.93/19,795.39 = 8,377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,344.93x = 19,795.39 × 8,377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,344.93x = 165,829,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,829,347.25/14,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.14

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