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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,964.64, 19,248.71 and 11,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,964.64, 19,248.71 and 11,442.30 is: 15,771.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964.64 : 19,248.71 = 11,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964.64/19,248.71 = 11,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964.64x = 19,248.71 × 11,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964.64x = 220,249,457.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,249,457.22/13,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,771.94

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