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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.58, 19,805.01 and 8,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.58, 19,805.01 and 8,384.16 is: 11,570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.58 : 19,805.01 = 8,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.58/19,805.01 = 8,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.58x = 19,805.01 × 8,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.58x = 166,048,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,048,372.64/14,351.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.04

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