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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.88, 19,371.50 and 11,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.88, 19,371.50 and 11,645.48 is: 16,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.88 : 19,371.50 = 11,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.88/19,371.50 = 11,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.88x = 19,371.50 × 11,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.88x = 225,590,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,590,415.82/14,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,082.72

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