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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.88, 19,462.35 and 8,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.88, 19,462.35 and 8,441.80 is: 11,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.88 : 19,462.35 = 8,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.88/19,462.35 = 8,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.88x = 19,462.35 × 8,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.88x = 164,297,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,297,266.23/14,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.61

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