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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.58, 19,826.87 and 8,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.58, 19,826.87 and 8,396.08 is: 11,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.58 : 19,826.87 = 8,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.58/19,826.87 = 8,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.58x = 19,826.87 × 8,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.58x = 166,467,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,467,895.12/14,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.97

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