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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.56, 19,858.69 and 8,017.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.56, 19,858.69 and 8,017.13 is: 11,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.56 : 19,858.69 = 8,017.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.56/19,858.69 = 8,017.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.56x = 19,858.69 × 8,017.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.56x = 159,209,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,209,699.36/14,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.71

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