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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.84, 19,845.71 and 8,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.84, 19,845.71 and 8,411.34 is: 11,607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.84 : 19,845.71 = 8,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.84/19,845.71 = 8,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.84x = 19,845.71 × 8,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.84x = 166,929,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,929,078.26/14,380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.74

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