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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.56, 19,353.96 and 8,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.56, 19,353.96 and 8,437.92 is: 11,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.56 : 19,353.96 = 8,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.56/19,353.96 = 8,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.56x = 19,353.96 × 8,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.56x = 163,307,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,307,166.16/14,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.71

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