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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.50, 19,346.91 and 8,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.50, 19,346.91 and 8,430.50 is: 11,634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.50 : 19,346.91 = 8,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.50/19,346.91 = 8,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.50x = 19,346.91 × 8,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.50x = 163,104,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,104,124.76/14,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.09

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