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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.02, 19,814.37 and 8,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.02, 19,814.37 and 8,394.26 is: 11,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.02 : 19,814.37 = 8,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.02/19,814.37 = 8,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.02x = 19,814.37 × 8,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.02x = 166,326,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,326,973.52/14,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.26

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