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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.48, 19,858.89 and 8,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.48, 19,858.89 and 8,341.89 is: 11,511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.48 : 19,858.89 = 8,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.48/19,858.89 = 8,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.48x = 19,858.89 × 8,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.48x = 165,660,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,660,632.71/14,390.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.82

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