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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.83, 19,825.83 and 8,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.83, 19,825.83 and 8,395.34 is: 11,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.83 : 19,825.83 = 8,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.83/19,825.83 = 8,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.83x = 19,825.83 × 8,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.83x = 166,444,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,444,484.50/14,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,586.95

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