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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,186.97, 19,592.27 and 11,693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,186.97, 19,592.27 and 11,693.79 is: 16,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,186.97 : 19,592.27 = 11,693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,186.97/19,592.27 = 11,693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,186.97x = 19,592.27 × 11,693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,186.97x = 229,107,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,107,832.53/14,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,149.17

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