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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.67, 19,891.41 and 8,446.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.67, 19,891.41 and 8,446.71 is: 11,657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.67 : 19,891.41 = 8,446.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.67/19,891.41 = 8,446.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.67x = 19,891.41 × 8,446.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.67x = 168,016,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,016,971.76/14,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.59

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