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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.84, 19,544.04 and 8,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.84, 19,544.04 and 8,497.44 is: 11,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.84 : 19,544.04 = 8,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.84/19,544.04 = 8,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.84x = 19,544.04 × 8,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.84x = 166,074,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,074,307.26/14,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.23

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