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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.70, 19,837.58 and 8,407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.70, 19,837.58 and 8,407.01 is: 11,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.70 : 19,837.58 = 8,407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.70/19,837.58 = 8,407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.70x = 19,837.58 × 8,407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.70x = 166,774,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,774,740.99/14,375.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.16

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