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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.60, 19,861.43 and 8,018.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.60, 19,861.43 and 8,018.61 is: 11,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.60 : 19,861.43 = 8,018.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.60/19,861.43 = 8,018.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.60x = 19,861.43 × 8,018.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.60x = 159,261,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,261,021.12/14,391.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.25

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