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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.53, 19,860.22 and 8,105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.53, 19,860.22 and 8,105.93 is: 11,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.53 : 19,860.22 = 8,105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.53/19,860.22 = 8,105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.53x = 19,860.22 × 8,105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.53x = 160,985,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,985,553.10/14,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.13

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