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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.52, 19,813.68 and 8,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.52, 19,813.68 and 8,393.76 is: 11,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.52 : 19,813.68 = 8,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.52/19,813.68 = 8,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.52x = 19,813.68 × 8,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.52x = 166,311,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,311,274.64/14,357.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.57

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