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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,094.68, 19,406.36 and 11,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,094.68, 19,406.36 and 11,965.79 is: 16,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,094.68 : 19,406.36 = 11,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,094.68/19,406.36 = 11,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,094.68x = 19,406.36 × 11,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,094.68x = 232,212,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212,506.85/14,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,475.19

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