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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.29, 19,408.56 and 11,967.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.29, 19,408.56 and 11,967.61 is: 16,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.29 : 19,408.56 = 11,967.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.29/19,408.56 = 11,967.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.29x = 19,408.56 × 11,967.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.29x = 232,274,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,274,076.74/14,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.67

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