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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.08, 19,954.88 and 8,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.08, 19,954.88 and 8,493.44 is: 11,719.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.08 : 19,954.88 = 8,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.08/19,954.88 = 8,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.08x = 19,954.88 × 8,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.08x = 169,485,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,485,575.99/14,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,719.31

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