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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.92, 19,607.33 and 8,468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.92, 19,607.33 and 8,468.21 is: 11,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.92 : 19,607.33 = 8,468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.92/19,607.33 = 8,468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.92x = 19,607.33 × 8,468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.92x = 166,039,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,039,058.17/14,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.08

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