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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.65, 19,365.87 and 11,484.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.65, 19,365.87 and 11,484.45 is: 15,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.65 : 19,365.87 = 11,484.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.65/19,365.87 = 11,484.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.65x = 19,365.87 × 11,484.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.65x = 222,406,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,406,365.72/14,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.66

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