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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.17, 19,819.80 and 8,398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.17, 19,819.80 and 8,398.85 is: 11,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.17 : 19,819.80 = 8,398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.17/19,819.80 = 8,398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.17x = 19,819.80 × 8,398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.17x = 166,463,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,463,485.24/14,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.41

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