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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.48, 19,555.68 and 11,667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.48, 19,555.68 and 11,667.36 is: 16,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.48 : 19,555.68 = 11,667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.48/19,555.68 = 11,667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.48x = 19,555.68 × 11,667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.48x = 228,163,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,163,158.60/14,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.67

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