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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.39, 19,433.52 and 11,985.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.39, 19,433.52 and 11,985.44 is: 16,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.39 : 19,433.52 = 11,985.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.39/19,433.52 = 11,985.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.39x = 19,433.52 × 11,985.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.39x = 232,919,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,919,190.78/14,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.26

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