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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.93, 19,826.16 and 8,399.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.93, 19,826.16 and 8,399.45 is: 11,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.93 : 19,826.16 = 8,399.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.93/19,826.16 = 8,399.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.93x = 19,826.16 × 8,399.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.93x = 166,528,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,528,839.61/14,368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.51

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