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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.56, 19,812.88 and 8,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.56, 19,812.88 and 8,391.20 is: 11,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.56 : 19,812.88 = 8,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.56/19,812.88 = 8,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.56x = 19,812.88 × 8,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.56x = 166,253,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,253,838.66/14,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,578.73

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