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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.26, 19,839.87 and 8,409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.26, 19,839.87 and 8,409.54 is: 11,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.26 : 19,839.87 = 8,409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.26/19,839.87 = 8,409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.26x = 19,839.87 × 8,409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.26x = 166,844,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844,180.36/14,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.73

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