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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.95, 19,862.38 and 8,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.95, 19,862.38 and 8,425.92 is: 11,623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.95 : 19,862.38 = 8,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.95/19,862.38 = 8,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.95x = 19,862.38 × 8,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.95x = 167,358,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,358,824.89/14,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.80

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