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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.52, 19,863.06 and 8,020.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.52, 19,863.06 and 8,020.84 is: 11,067.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.52 : 19,863.06 = 8,020.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.52/19,863.06 = 8,020.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.52x = 19,863.06 × 8,020.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.52x = 159,318,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,318,426.17/14,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.99

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