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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.33, 19,827.90 and 8,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.33, 19,827.90 and 8,396.84 is: 11,589.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.33 : 19,827.90 = 8,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.33/19,827.90 = 8,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.33x = 19,827.90 × 8,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.33x = 166,491,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,491,604.70/14,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.02

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