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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,391.89, 19,862.22 and 8,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,391.89, 19,862.22 and 8,423.19 is: 11,624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,391.89 : 19,862.22 = 8,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,391.89/19,862.22 = 8,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,391.89x = 19,862.22 × 8,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,391.89x = 167,303,252.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,303,252.88/14,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.83

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