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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.87, 19,346.75 and 11,633.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.87, 19,346.75 and 11,633.78 is: 16,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.87 : 19,346.75 = 11,633.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.87/19,346.75 = 11,633.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.87x = 19,346.75 × 11,633.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.87x = 225,075,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075,867.04/14,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.19

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