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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.98, 19,926.95 and 8,472.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.98, 19,926.95 and 8,472.65 is: 11,695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.98 : 19,926.95 = 8,472.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.98/19,926.95 = 8,472.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.98x = 19,926.95 × 8,472.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.98x = 168,833,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,833,930.92/14,435.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.36

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