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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.39, 19,926.27 and 8,474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.39, 19,926.27 and 8,474.31 is: 11,692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.39 : 19,926.27 = 8,474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.39/19,926.27 = 8,474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.39x = 19,926.27 × 8,474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.39x = 168,861,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,861,389.12/14,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.07

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