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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.04, 19,926.20 and 8,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.04, 19,926.20 and 8,475 is: 11,695.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.04 : 19,926.20 = 8,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.04/19,926.20 = 8,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.04x = 19,926.20 × 8,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.04x = 168,874,545
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,874,545/14,439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,695.69

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