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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.59, 19,944.71 and 8,484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.59, 19,944.71 and 8,484.35 is: 11,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.59 : 19,944.71 = 8,484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.59/19,944.71 = 8,484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.59x = 19,944.71 × 8,484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.59x = 169,217,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,217,934.38/14,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.49

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