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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.41, 19,361.34 and 11,678.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.41, 19,361.34 and 11,678.85 is: 16,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.41 : 19,361.34 = 11,678.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.41/19,361.34 = 11,678.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.41x = 19,361.34 × 11,678.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.41x = 226,118,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,118,185.66/14,058.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,084.20

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