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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.93, 19,441.74 and 8,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.93, 19,441.74 and 8,431.75 is: 11,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.93 : 19,441.74 = 8,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.93/19,441.74 = 8,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.93x = 19,441.74 × 8,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.93x = 163,927,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,927,891.25/14,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.80

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