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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076, 19,414.32 and 11,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076, 19,414.32 and 11,849.76 is: 16,343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076 : 19,414.32 = 11,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076/19,414.32 = 11,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076x = 19,414.32 × 11,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076x = 230,055,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,055,032.56/14,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.78

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