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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.83, 19,861.98 and 8,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.83, 19,861.98 and 8,019.30 is: 11,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.83 : 19,861.98 = 8,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.83/19,861.98 = 8,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.83x = 19,861.98 × 8,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.83x = 159,279,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,279,220.62/14,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.56

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