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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.36, 19,844.29 and 8,414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.36, 19,844.29 and 8,414.03 is: 11,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.36 : 19,844.29 = 8,414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.36/19,844.29 = 8,414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.36x = 19,844.29 × 8,414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.36x = 166,970,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,970,399.89/14,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.16

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