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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.43, 19,848.24 and 8,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.43, 19,848.24 and 8,251.53 is: 11,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.43 : 19,848.24 = 8,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.43/19,848.24 = 8,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.43x = 19,848.24 × 8,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.43x = 163,778,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,778,347.81/14,381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.18

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