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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.79, 19,457.07 and 8,434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.79, 19,457.07 and 8,434.89 is: 11,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.79 : 19,457.07 = 8,434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.79/19,457.07 = 8,434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.79x = 19,457.07 × 8,434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.79x = 164,118,245.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,118,245.17/14,096.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.24

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