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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.56, 19,337.27 and 11,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.56, 19,337.27 and 11,915.68 is: 16,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.56 : 19,337.27 = 11,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.56/19,337.27 = 11,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.56x = 19,337.27 × 11,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.56x = 230,416,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,416,702.84/14,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,406.12

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