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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.98, 19,821.68 and 8,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.98, 19,821.68 and 8,398.14 is: 11,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.98 : 19,821.68 = 8,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.98/19,821.68 = 8,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.98x = 19,821.68 × 8,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.98x = 166,465,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,465,243.68/14,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.88

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