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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,418.73, 19,898.32 and 8,368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,418.73, 19,898.32 and 8,368.51 is: 11,548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,418.73 : 19,898.32 = 8,368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,418.73/19,898.32 = 8,368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,418.73x = 19,898.32 × 8,368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,418.73x = 166,519,289.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,519,289.90/14,418.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.82

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