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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,434.46, 19,916.72 and 8,145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,434.46, 19,916.72 and 8,145.62 is: 11,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,434.46 : 19,916.72 = 8,145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,434.46/19,916.72 = 8,145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,434.46x = 19,916.72 × 8,145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,434.46x = 162,233,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233,892.45/14,434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,239.35

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