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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.77, 19,651.17 and 11,844.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.77, 19,651.17 and 11,844.51 is: 16,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.77 : 19,651.17 = 11,844.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.77/19,651.17 = 11,844.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.77x = 19,651.17 × 11,844.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.77x = 232,758,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,758,560.84/14,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.82

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