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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.34, 19,588.23 and 11,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.34, 19,588.23 and 11,037.06 is: 15,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.34 : 19,588.23 = 11,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.34/19,588.23 = 11,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.34x = 19,588.23 × 11,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.34x = 216,196,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,196,469.80/14,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.76

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