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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,425.84, 19,907.22 and 8,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,425.84, 19,907.22 and 8,457.40 is: 11,670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,425.84 : 19,907.22 = 8,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,425.84/19,907.22 = 8,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,425.84x = 19,907.22 × 8,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,425.84x = 168,363,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,363,322.43/14,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.95

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