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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.52, 19,821.68 and 8,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.52, 19,821.68 and 8,394.09 is: 11,583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.52 : 19,821.68 = 8,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.52/19,821.68 = 8,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.52x = 19,821.68 × 8,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.52x = 166,384,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,384,965.87/14,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.86

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