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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.89, 19,435.59 and 8,494.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.89, 19,435.59 and 8,494.89 is: 11,722.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.89 : 19,435.59 = 8,494.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.89/19,435.59 = 8,494.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.89x = 19,435.59 × 8,494.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.89x = 165,103,199.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,103,199.14/14,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.84

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