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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.76, 19,593.36 and 11,230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.76, 19,593.36 and 11,230.68 is: 15,487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.76 : 19,593.36 = 11,230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.76/19,593.36 = 11,230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.76x = 19,593.36 × 11,230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.76x = 220,046,756.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,046,756.28/14,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,487.79

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