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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.77, 19,340.14 and 11,187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.77, 19,340.14 and 11,187.34 is: 15,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.77 : 19,340.14 = 11,187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.77/19,340.14 = 11,187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.77x = 19,340.14 × 11,187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.77x = 216,364,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,364,752.34/13,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.19

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