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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.65, 19,825.53 and 8,395.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.65, 19,825.53 and 8,395.15 is: 11,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.65 : 19,825.53 = 8,395.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.65/19,825.53 = 8,395.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.65x = 19,825.53 × 8,395.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.65x = 166,438,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,438,298.18/14,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.66

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