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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.62, 19,853.34 and 8,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.62, 19,853.34 and 8,013.03 is: 11,057.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.62 : 19,853.34 = 8,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.62/19,853.34 = 8,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.62x = 19,853.34 × 8,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.62x = 159,085,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,085,409.02/14,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.87

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