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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.48, 19,568.57 and 11,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.48, 19,568.57 and 11,817.52 is: 16,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.48 : 19,568.57 = 11,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.48/19,568.57 = 11,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.48x = 19,568.57 × 11,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.48x = 231,251,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,251,859.34/14,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,308.91

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