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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.14, 19,501.97 and 11,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.14, 19,501.97 and 11,327.04 is: 15,589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.14 : 19,501.97 = 11,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.14/19,501.97 = 11,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.14x = 19,501.97 × 11,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.14x = 220,899,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,899,537.63/14,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.09

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