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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.26, 19,914.24 and 8,463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.26, 19,914.24 and 8,463.22 is: 11,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.26 : 19,914.24 = 8,463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.26/19,914.24 = 8,463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.26x = 19,914.24 × 8,463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.26x = 168,538,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,538,594.25/14,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.34

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