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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.53, 19,828.22 and 8,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.53, 19,828.22 and 8,401.30 is: 11,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.53 : 19,828.22 = 8,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.53/19,828.22 = 8,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.53x = 19,828.22 × 8,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.53x = 166,582,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,582,683.54/14,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.55

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