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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,120.06, 19,505.94 and 11,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,120.06, 19,505.94 and 11,283.71 is: 15,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,120.06 : 19,505.94 = 11,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,120.06/19,505.94 = 11,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,120.06x = 19,505.94 × 11,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,120.06x = 220,099,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,099,272.71/14,120.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.71

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