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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.89, 19,852.49 and 8,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.89, 19,852.49 and 8,013.27 is: 11,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.89 : 19,852.49 = 8,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.89/19,852.49 = 8,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.89x = 19,852.49 × 8,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.89x = 159,083,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,083,362.54/14,386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.52

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