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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.52, 19,861.68 and 8,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.52, 19,861.68 and 8,019.84 is: 11,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.52 : 19,861.68 = 8,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.52/19,861.68 = 8,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.52x = 19,861.68 × 8,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.52x = 159,287,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,287,495.73/14,393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.61

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