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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.57, 19,860.05 and 8,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.57, 19,860.05 and 8,018.16 is: 11,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.57 : 19,860.05 = 8,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.57/19,860.05 = 8,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.57x = 19,860.05 × 8,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.57x = 159,241,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,241,004.08/14,391.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.88

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