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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.28, 19,870.98 and 8,430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.28, 19,870.98 and 8,430.66 is: 11,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.28 : 19,870.98 = 8,430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.28/19,870.98 = 8,430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.28x = 19,870.98 × 8,430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.28x = 167,525,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,525,476.25/14,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.30

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