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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.44, 19,858.26 and 8,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.44, 19,858.26 and 8,016.88 is: 11,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.44 : 19,858.26 = 8,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.44/19,858.26 = 8,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.44x = 19,858.26 × 8,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.44x = 159,201,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,201,287.43/14,390.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.99

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