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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,439.74, 19,926.68 and 8,470.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,439.74, 19,926.68 and 8,470.26 is: 11,688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,439.74 : 19,926.68 = 8,470.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,439.74/19,926.68 = 8,470.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,439.74x = 19,926.68 × 8,470.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,439.74x = 168,784,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,784,160.54/14,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.86

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