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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.79, 19,527.48 and 11,796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.79, 19,527.48 and 11,796.23 is: 16,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.79 : 19,527.48 = 11,796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.79/19,527.48 = 11,796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.79x = 19,527.48 × 11,796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.79x = 230,350,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,350,694.22/14,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,288.65

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