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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,444.41, 19,933.62 and 8,480.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,444.41, 19,933.62 and 8,480.38 is: 11,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,444.41 : 19,933.62 = 8,480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,444.41/19,933.62 = 8,480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,444.41x = 19,933.62 × 8,480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,444.41x = 169,044,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044,672.38/14,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.12

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