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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.70, 19,862.03 and 8,425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.70, 19,862.03 and 8,425.67 is: 11,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.70 : 19,862.03 = 8,425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.70/19,862.03 = 8,425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.70x = 19,862.03 × 8,425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.70x = 167,350,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,350,910.31/14,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.45

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