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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.95, 19,867.43 and 8,023.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.95, 19,867.43 and 8,023.57 is: 11,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.95 : 19,867.43 = 8,023.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.95/19,867.43 = 8,023.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.95x = 19,867.43 × 8,023.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.95x = 159,407,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,407,675.21/14,396.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.32

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