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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,385.63, 19,847.41 and 8,413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,385.63, 19,847.41 and 8,413.07 is: 11,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,385.63 : 19,847.41 = 8,413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,385.63/19,847.41 = 8,413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,385.63x = 19,847.41 × 8,413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,385.63x = 166,977,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,977,649.65/14,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.25

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