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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.91, 19,899.07 and 8,046.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.91, 19,899.07 and 8,046.53 is: 11,103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.91 : 19,899.07 = 8,046.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.91/19,899.07 = 8,046.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.91x = 19,899.07 × 8,046.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.91x = 160,118,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,118,418.74/14,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.98

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