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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.36, 19,914.14 and 8,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.36, 19,914.14 and 8,466.32 is: 11,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.36 : 19,914.14 = 8,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.36/19,914.14 = 8,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.36x = 19,914.14 × 8,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.36x = 168,599,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,599,481.76/14,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.66

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