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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.12, 19,555.20 and 11,197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.12, 19,555.20 and 11,197.68 is: 15,434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.12 : 19,555.20 = 11,197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.12/19,555.20 = 11,197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.12x = 19,555.20 × 11,197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.12x = 218,972,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,972,871.94/14,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,434.62

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