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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.03, 19,859.73 and 8,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.03, 19,859.73 and 8,424.03 is: 11,621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.03 : 19,859.73 = 8,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.03/19,859.73 = 8,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.03x = 19,859.73 × 8,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.03x = 167,299,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,299,035.79/14,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.19

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