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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.46, 19,493.73 and 8,460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.46, 19,493.73 and 8,460.88 is: 11,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.46 : 19,493.73 = 8,460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.46/19,493.73 = 8,460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.46x = 19,493.73 × 8,460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.46x = 164,934,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,934,110.28/14,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.72

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