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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.80, 19,507.02 and 11,162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.80, 19,507.02 and 11,162.78 is: 15,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.80 : 19,507.02 = 11,162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.80/19,507.02 = 11,162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.80x = 19,507.02 × 11,162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.80x = 217,752,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,752,572.72/14,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.92

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