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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,789.62, 20,409.39 and 8,416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,789.62, 20,409.39 and 8,416.07 is: 11,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,789.62 : 20,409.39 = 8,416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,789.62/20,409.39 = 8,416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,789.62x = 20,409.39 × 8,416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,789.62x = 171,766,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,766,854.90/14,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.01

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