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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,197.83, 19,574.81 and 11,636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,197.83, 19,574.81 and 11,636.16 is: 16,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,197.83 : 19,574.81 = 11,636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,197.83/19,574.81 = 11,636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,197.83x = 19,574.81 × 11,636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,197.83x = 227,775,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,775,562.95/14,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,042.98

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