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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.52, 19,815.06 and 8,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.52, 19,815.06 and 8,389.24 is: 11,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.52 : 19,815.06 = 8,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.52/19,815.06 = 8,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.52x = 19,815.06 × 8,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.52x = 166,233,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,233,293.95/14,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.33

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