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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.45, 19,846.89 and 8,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.45, 19,846.89 and 8,413.76 is: 11,610.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.45 : 19,846.89 = 8,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.45/19,846.89 = 8,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.45x = 19,846.89 × 8,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.45x = 166,987,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,987,018.82/14,382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.47

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