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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,953.84, 19,237.68 and 11,955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,953.84, 19,237.68 and 11,955.84 is: 16,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,953.84 : 19,237.68 = 11,955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,953.84/19,237.68 = 11,955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,953.84x = 19,237.68 × 11,955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,953.84x = 230,002,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,002,624.05/13,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,483.11

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