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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.12, 19,817.97 and 8,392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.12, 19,817.97 and 8,392.45 is: 11,582.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.12 : 19,817.97 = 8,392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.12/19,817.97 = 8,392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.12x = 19,817.97 × 8,392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.12x = 166,321,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,321,223.24/14,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.16

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