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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.27, 19,893.36 and 8,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.27, 19,893.36 and 8,445.86 is: 11,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.27 : 19,893.36 = 8,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.27/19,893.36 = 8,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.27x = 19,893.36 × 8,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.27x = 168,016,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,016,533.49/14,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.88

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