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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.66, 19,397.49 and 8,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.66, 19,397.49 and 8,465.54 is: 11,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.66 : 19,397.49 = 8,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.66/19,397.49 = 8,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.66x = 19,397.49 × 8,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.66x = 164,210,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,210,227.49/14,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.69

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