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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.44, 19,855.50 and 8,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.44, 19,855.50 and 8,014.87 is: 11,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.44 : 19,855.50 = 8,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.44/19,855.50 = 8,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.44x = 19,855.50 × 8,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.44x = 159,139,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,139,369.52/14,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.23

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