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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.54, 19,914.41 and 8,466.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.54, 19,914.41 and 8,466.51 is: 11,683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.54 : 19,914.41 = 8,466.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.54/19,914.41 = 8,466.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.54x = 19,914.41 × 8,466.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.54x = 168,605,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,605,551.41/14,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,683.94

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