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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.59, 19,853.26 and 8,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.59, 19,853.26 and 8,013.01 is: 11,057.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.59 : 19,853.26 = 8,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.59/19,853.26 = 8,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.59x = 19,853.26 × 8,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.59x = 159,084,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,084,370.91/14,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.82

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