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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.79, 19,954.67 and 8,491.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.79, 19,954.67 and 8,491.53 is: 11,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.79 : 19,954.67 = 8,491.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.79/19,954.67 = 8,491.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.79x = 19,954.67 × 8,491.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.79x = 169,445,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,445,636.49/14,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.40

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