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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.12, 19,821.21 and 8,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.12, 19,821.21 and 8,393.60 is: 11,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.12 : 19,821.21 = 8,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.12/19,821.21 = 8,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.12x = 19,821.21 × 8,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.12x = 166,371,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,371,270.59/14,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.22

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