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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,387.83, 19,855.53 and 8,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,387.83, 19,855.53 and 8,014.85 is: 11,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,387.83 : 19,855.53 = 8,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,387.83/19,855.53 = 8,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,387.83x = 19,855.53 × 8,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,387.83x = 159,139,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,139,069.80/14,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.67

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