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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.97, 19,864.69 and 8,021.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.97, 19,864.69 and 8,021.53 is: 11,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.97 : 19,864.69 = 8,021.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.97/19,864.69 = 8,021.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.97x = 19,864.69 × 8,021.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.97x = 159,345,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345,256.67/14,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.51

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