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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.82, 19,866.80 and 8,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.82, 19,866.80 and 8,023.02 is: 11,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.82 : 19,866.80 = 8,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.82/19,866.80 = 8,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.82x = 19,866.80 × 8,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.82x = 159,391,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,391,733.74/14,396.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,071.32

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