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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.59, 19,891.58 and 8,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.59, 19,891.58 and 8,444.19 is: 11,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.59 : 19,891.58 = 8,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.59/19,891.58 = 8,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.59x = 19,891.58 × 8,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.59x = 167,968,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,968,280.92/14,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.89

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