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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.76, 19,856.86 and 8,101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.76, 19,856.86 and 8,101.36 is: 11,180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.76 : 19,856.86 = 8,101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.76/19,856.86 = 8,101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.76x = 19,856.86 × 8,101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.76x = 160,867,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,867,571.33/14,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.09

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