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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.55, 19,459.71 and 8,362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.55, 19,459.71 and 8,362.46 is: 11,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.55 : 19,459.71 = 8,362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.55/19,459.71 = 8,362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.55x = 19,459.71 × 8,362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.55x = 162,731,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,095.14/14,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.49

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