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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.43, 19,828.13 and 8,318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.43, 19,828.13 and 8,318.93 is: 11,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.43 : 19,828.13 = 8,318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.43/19,828.13 = 8,318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.43x = 19,828.13 × 8,318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.43x = 164,948,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,948,759.12/14,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,479.94

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