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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.36, 19,860.02 and 8,103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.36, 19,860.02 and 8,103.74 is: 11,183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.36 : 19,860.02 = 8,103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.36/19,860.02 = 8,103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.36x = 19,860.02 × 8,103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.36x = 160,940,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,940,438.47/14,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.13

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