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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.99, 19,824.45 and 8,400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.99, 19,824.45 and 8,400.15 is: 11,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.99 : 19,824.45 = 8,400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.99/19,824.45 = 8,400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.99x = 19,824.45 × 8,400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.99x = 166,528,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,528,353.67/14,364.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.65

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