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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.90, 19,445.51 and 8,425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.90, 19,445.51 and 8,425.55 is: 11,626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.90 : 19,445.51 = 8,425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.90/19,445.51 = 8,425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.90x = 19,445.51 × 8,425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.90x = 163,838,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,838,977.43/14,091.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.46

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