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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.38, 19,351.57 and 11,637.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.38, 19,351.57 and 11,637.29 is: 16,044.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.38 : 19,351.57 = 11,637.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.38/19,351.57 = 11,637.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.38x = 19,351.57 × 11,637.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.38x = 225,199,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,199,832.05/14,036.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.01

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