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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.58, 19,864.20 and 8,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.58, 19,864.20 and 8,021.16 is: 11,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.58 : 19,864.20 = 8,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.58/19,864.20 = 8,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.58x = 19,864.20 × 8,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.58x = 159,333,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,333,926.47/14,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.02

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