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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.99, 19,382.90 and 8,457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.99, 19,382.90 and 8,457.75 is: 11,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.99 : 19,382.90 = 8,457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.99/19,382.90 = 8,457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.99x = 19,382.90 × 8,457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.99x = 163,935,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,935,680.19/14,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.03

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