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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.62, 19,460.24 and 8,436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.62, 19,460.24 and 8,436.61 is: 11,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.62 : 19,460.24 = 8,436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.62/19,460.24 = 8,436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.62x = 19,460.24 × 8,436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.62x = 164,178,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,178,455.39/14,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.52

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