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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.94, 19,856.20 and 8,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.94, 19,856.20 and 8,015.38 is: 11,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.94 : 19,856.20 = 8,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.94/19,856.20 = 8,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.94x = 19,856.20 × 8,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.94x = 159,154,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,154,849.00/14,388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.92

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