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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.40, 19,444.82 and 8,425.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.40, 19,444.82 and 8,425.05 is: 11,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.40 : 19,444.82 = 8,425.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.40/19,444.82 = 8,425.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.40x = 19,444.82 × 8,425.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.40x = 163,823,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,823,580.74/14,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.78

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