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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.98, 19,977.64 and 8,506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.98, 19,977.64 and 8,506.42 is: 11,741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.98 : 19,977.64 = 8,506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.98/19,977.64 = 8,506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.98x = 19,977.64 × 8,506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.98x = 169,938,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,938,125.24/14,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.75

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