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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.87, 19,629.99 and 11,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.87, 19,629.99 and 11,676.24 is: 16,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.87 : 19,629.99 = 11,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.87/19,629.99 = 11,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.87x = 19,629.99 × 11,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.87x = 229,204,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,204,474.44/14,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,098.23

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