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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,084.28, 19,433.95 and 8,421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,084.28, 19,433.95 and 8,421.32 is: 11,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084.28 : 19,433.95 = 8,421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084.28/19,433.95 = 8,421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084.28x = 19,433.95 × 8,421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084.28x = 163,659,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,659,539.35/14,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.01

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