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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.46, 19,864.68 and 8,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.46, 19,864.68 and 8,021.48 is: 11,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.46 : 19,864.68 = 8,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.46/19,864.68 = 8,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.46x = 19,864.68 × 8,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.46x = 159,344,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,344,133.33/14,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.82

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