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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,165.65, 19,536.69 and 11,932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,165.65, 19,536.69 and 11,932.75 is: 16,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,165.65 : 19,536.69 = 11,932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,165.65/19,536.69 = 11,932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,165.65x = 19,536.69 × 11,932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,165.65x = 233,126,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,126,437.60/14,165.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,457.16

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