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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.76, 19,860.50 and 8,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.76, 19,860.50 and 8,018.28 is: 11,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.76 : 19,860.50 = 8,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.76/19,860.50 = 8,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.76x = 19,860.50 × 8,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.76x = 159,247,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,247,049.94/14,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.15

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