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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.68, 19,823.20 and 8,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.68, 19,823.20 and 8,395.14 is: 11,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.68 : 19,823.20 = 8,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.68/19,823.20 = 8,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.68x = 19,823.20 × 8,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.68x = 166,418,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,418,592.60/14,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.27

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