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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.58, 19,301.54 and 11,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.58, 19,301.54 and 11,444.72 is: 15,816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.58 : 19,301.54 = 11,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.58/19,301.54 = 11,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.58x = 19,301.54 × 11,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.58x = 220,900,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900,567.14/13,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.37

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