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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.60, 19,822.20 and 8,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.60, 19,822.20 and 8,399.60 is: 11,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.60 : 19,822.20 = 8,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.60/19,822.20 = 8,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.60x = 19,822.20 × 8,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.60x = 166,498,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,498,551.12/14,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.70

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