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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.26, 19,538.34 and 11,342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.26, 19,538.34 and 11,342.27 is: 15,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.26 : 19,538.34 = 11,342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.26/19,538.34 = 11,342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.26x = 19,538.34 × 11,342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.26x = 221,609,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,609,029.94/14,155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,655.60

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