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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.17, 19,433.44 and 8,416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.17, 19,433.44 and 8,416.79 is: 11,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.17 : 19,433.44 = 8,416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.17/19,433.44 = 8,416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.17x = 19,433.44 × 8,416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.17x = 163,567,044.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,567,044.21/14,083.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.37

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