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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.14, 19,860.86 and 8,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.14, 19,860.86 and 8,018.71 is: 11,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.14 : 19,860.86 = 8,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.14/19,860.86 = 8,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.14x = 19,860.86 × 8,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.14x = 159,258,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,258,476.69/14,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.66

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