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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.96, 19,865.72 and 8,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.96, 19,865.72 and 8,019.64 is: 11,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.96 : 19,865.72 = 8,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.96/19,865.72 = 8,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.96x = 19,865.72 × 8,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.96x = 159,315,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,315,922.74/14,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.71

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