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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.80, 19,820.63 and 8,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.80, 19,820.63 and 8,393.28 is: 11,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.80 : 19,820.63 = 8,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.80/19,820.63 = 8,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.80x = 19,820.63 × 8,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.80x = 166,360,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,360,055.40/14,362.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.70

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