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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.56, 19,914.69 and 8,380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.56, 19,914.69 and 8,380.36 is: 11,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.56 : 19,914.69 = 8,380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.56/19,914.69 = 8,380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.56x = 19,914.69 × 8,380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.56x = 166,892,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,892,271.49/14,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.20

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