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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.59, 19,969.43 and 8,502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.59, 19,969.43 and 8,502.33 is: 11,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.59 : 19,969.43 = 8,502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.59/19,969.43 = 8,502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.59x = 19,969.43 × 8,502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.59x = 169,786,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,786,641.26/14,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,733.22

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