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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.60, 19,868.34 and 8,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.60, 19,868.34 and 8,023.62 is: 11,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.60 : 19,868.34 = 8,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.60/19,868.34 = 8,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.60x = 19,868.34 × 8,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.60x = 159,416,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,416,010.19/14,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,073.17

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