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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.57, 19,555.74 and 11,667.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.57, 19,555.74 and 11,667.39 is: 16,112.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.57 : 19,555.74 = 11,667.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.57/19,555.74 = 11,667.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.57x = 19,555.74 × 11,667.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.57x = 228,164,445.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,164,445.32/14,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.66

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