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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.58, 19,411.05 and 8,474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.58, 19,411.05 and 8,474.50 is: 11,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.58 : 19,411.05 = 8,474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.58/19,411.05 = 8,474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.58x = 19,411.05 × 8,474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.58x = 164,498,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498,943.23/14,064.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.97

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