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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.95, 19,841.43 and 8,408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.95, 19,841.43 and 8,408.49 is: 11,603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.95 : 19,841.43 = 8,408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.95/19,841.43 = 8,408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.95x = 19,841.43 × 8,408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.95x = 166,836,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,836,465.74/14,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.63

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