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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.24, 19,902.06 and 8,454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.24, 19,902.06 and 8,454.83 is: 11,668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.24 : 19,902.06 = 8,454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.24/19,902.06 = 8,454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.24x = 19,902.06 × 8,454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.24x = 168,268,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268,434.44/14,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.10

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