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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.56, 19,544.72 and 11,659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.56, 19,544.72 and 11,659.36 is: 16,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.56 : 19,544.72 = 11,659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.56/19,544.72 = 11,659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.56x = 19,544.72 × 11,659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.56x = 227,878,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,878,926.58/14,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,101.60

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