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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,451.09, 19,944.62 and 8,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,451.09, 19,944.62 and 8,486.02 is: 11,711.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,451.09 : 19,944.62 = 8,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,451.09/19,944.62 = 8,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,451.09x = 19,944.62 × 8,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,451.09x = 169,250,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,250,401.78/14,451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,711.95

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