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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.89, 19,969.89 and 8,419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.89, 19,969.89 and 8,419.55 is: 11,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.89 : 19,969.89 = 8,419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.89/19,969.89 = 8,419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.89x = 19,969.89 × 8,419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.89x = 168,137,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,137,403.29/14,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.42

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