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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.96, 19,864.34 and 8,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.96, 19,864.34 and 8,018.64 is: 11,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.96 : 19,864.34 = 8,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.96/19,864.34 = 8,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.96x = 19,864.34 × 8,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.96x = 159,284,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,284,991.30/14,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.33

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