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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.59, 19,898.48 and 8,449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.59, 19,898.48 and 8,449.19 is: 11,662.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.59 : 19,898.48 = 8,449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.59/19,898.48 = 8,449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.59x = 19,898.48 × 8,449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.59x = 168,126,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,126,038.23/14,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.79

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