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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.34, 19,797.89 and 8,380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.34, 19,797.89 and 8,380.26 is: 11,563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.34 : 19,797.89 = 8,380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.34/19,797.89 = 8,380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.34x = 19,797.89 × 8,380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.34x = 165,911,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,911,423.75/14,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.11

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