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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.22, 19,865.08 and 8,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.22, 19,865.08 and 8,021.78 is: 11,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.22 : 19,865.08 = 8,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.22/19,865.08 = 8,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.22x = 19,865.08 × 8,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.22x = 159,353,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,353,291.42/14,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.88

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