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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,102.09, 19,460.88 and 8,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,102.09, 19,460.88 and 8,437.07 is: 11,643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,102.09 : 19,460.88 = 8,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,102.09/19,460.88 = 8,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,102.09x = 19,460.88 × 8,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,102.09x = 164,192,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,192,855.47/14,102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.16

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