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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.48, 19,151.84 and 11,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.48, 19,151.84 and 11,997.24 is: 16,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.48 : 19,151.84 = 11,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.48/19,151.84 = 11,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.48x = 19,151.84 × 11,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.48x = 229,769,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,769,220.92/13,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.70

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