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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.68, 19,861.94 and 8,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.68, 19,861.94 and 8,344.10 is: 11,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.68 : 19,861.94 = 8,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.68/19,861.94 = 8,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.68x = 19,861.94 × 8,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.68x = 165,730,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,730,013.55/14,392.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.88

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