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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.67, 19,860.80 and 8,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.67, 19,860.80 and 8,018.66 is: 11,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.67 : 19,860.80 = 8,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.67/19,860.80 = 8,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.67x = 19,860.80 × 8,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.67x = 159,256,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,256,923.27/14,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.91

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