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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.84, 19,861.44 and 8,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.84, 19,861.44 and 8,104.68 is: 11,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.84 : 19,861.44 = 8,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.84/19,861.44 = 8,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.84x = 19,861.44 × 8,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.84x = 160,970,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,970,615.54/14,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,184.85

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