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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.08, 19,366.92 and 8,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.08, 19,366.92 and 8,450 is: 11,655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.08 : 19,366.92 = 8,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.08/19,366.92 = 8,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.08x = 19,366.92 × 8,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.08x = 163,650,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,650,474/14,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.95

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