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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.39, 19,830.74 and 8,398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.39, 19,830.74 and 8,398.89 is: 11,591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.39 : 19,830.74 = 8,398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.39/19,830.74 = 8,398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.39x = 19,830.74 × 8,398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.39x = 166,556,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,556,161.88/14,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.85

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