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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.32, 19,469.77 and 8,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.32, 19,469.77 and 8,442.33 is: 11,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.32 : 19,469.77 = 8,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.32/19,469.77 = 8,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.32x = 19,469.77 × 8,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.32x = 164,370,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,370,252.45/14,106.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.24

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