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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.64, 19,888.38 and 8,444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.64, 19,888.38 and 8,444.28 is: 11,653.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.64 : 19,888.38 = 8,444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.64/19,888.38 = 8,444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.64x = 19,888.38 × 8,444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.64x = 167,943,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,943,049.47/14,411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.29

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