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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.43, 19,857.54 and 8,017.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.43, 19,857.54 and 8,017.86 is: 11,063.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.43 : 19,857.54 = 8,017.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.43/19,857.54 = 8,017.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.43x = 19,857.54 × 8,017.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.43x = 159,214,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,214,975.66/14,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.18

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