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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.87, 19,631.37 and 11,677.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.87, 19,631.37 and 11,677.24 is: 16,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.87 : 19,631.37 = 11,677.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.87/19,631.37 = 11,677.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.87x = 19,631.37 × 11,677.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.87x = 229,240,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,240,219.02/14,238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.61

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