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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.59, 19,418.36 and 8,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.59, 19,418.36 and 8,407.44 is: 11,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.59 : 19,418.36 = 8,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.59/19,418.36 = 8,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.59x = 19,418.36 × 8,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.59x = 163,258,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,258,654.56/14,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.35

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