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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.08, 19,840.34 and 8,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.08, 19,840.34 and 8,407.40 is: 11,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.08 : 19,840.34 = 8,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.08/19,840.34 = 8,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.08x = 19,840.34 × 8,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.08x = 166,805,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,805,596.33/14,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.99

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