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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,087.62, 19,420.59 and 11,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,087.62, 19,420.59 and 11,263.42 is: 15,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,087.62 : 19,420.59 = 11,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,087.62/19,420.59 = 11,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,087.62x = 19,420.59 × 11,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,087.62x = 218,742,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,742,261.82/14,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.27

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