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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.65, 19,648.37 and 11,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.65, 19,648.37 and 11,734.47 is: 16,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.65 : 19,648.37 = 11,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.65/19,648.37 = 11,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.65x = 19,648.37 × 11,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.65x = 230,563,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,563,237.65/14,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.29

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