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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.54, 19,896.46 and 8,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,417.54, 19,896.46 and 8,453.51 is: 11,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,417.54 : 19,896.46 = 8,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,417.54/19,896.46 = 8,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,417.54x = 19,896.46 × 8,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,417.54x = 168,194,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,194,802.96/14,417.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.99

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