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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.33, 19,310.87 and 11,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.33, 19,310.87 and 11,451.47 is: 15,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.33 : 19,310.87 = 11,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.33/19,310.87 = 11,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.33x = 19,310.87 × 11,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.33x = 221,137,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,137,780.55/13,973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.70

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