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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.40, 19,423.20 and 11,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.40, 19,423.20 and 11,246.40 is: 15,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.40 : 19,423.20 = 11,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.40/19,423.20 = 11,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.40x = 19,423.20 × 11,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.40x = 218,441,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,441,076.48/14,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.91

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