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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.84, 19,897.44 and 8,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.84, 19,897.44 and 8,448.44 is: 11,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.84 : 19,897.44 = 8,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.84/19,897.44 = 8,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.84x = 19,897.44 × 8,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.84x = 168,102,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,102,327.99/14,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,661.75

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