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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.89, 19,430.07 and 8,490.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.89, 19,430.07 and 8,490.89 is: 11,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.89 : 19,430.07 = 8,490.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.89/19,430.07 = 8,490.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.89x = 19,430.07 × 8,490.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.89x = 164,978,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,978,587.06/14,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,717.32

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