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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.34, 19,480.66 and 11,718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.34, 19,480.66 and 11,718.56 is: 16,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.34 : 19,480.66 = 11,718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.34/19,480.66 = 11,718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.34x = 19,480.66 × 11,718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.34x = 228,285,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,285,283.05/14,122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.83

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