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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.23, 19,411.27 and 11,969.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.23, 19,411.27 and 11,969.31 is: 16,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.23 : 19,411.27 = 11,969.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.23/19,411.27 = 11,969.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.23x = 19,411.27 × 11,969.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.23x = 232,339,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,339,478.20/14,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,480.05

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