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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.93, 19,440.36 and 8,430.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.93, 19,440.36 and 8,430.75 is: 11,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.93 : 19,440.36 = 8,430.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.93/19,440.36 = 8,430.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.93x = 19,440.36 × 8,430.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.93x = 163,896,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,896,815.07/14,096.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.42

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