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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.12, 19,855.80 and 8,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.12, 19,855.80 and 8,423.28 is: 11,624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.12 : 19,855.80 = 8,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.12/19,855.80 = 8,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.12x = 19,855.80 × 8,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.12x = 167,250,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,250,963.02/14,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.24

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