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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.60, 19,551.02 and 11,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.60, 19,551.02 and 11,566.60 is: 15,880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.60 : 19,551.02 = 11,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.60/19,551.02 = 11,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.60x = 19,551.02 × 11,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.60x = 226,138,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138,827.93/14,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,880.98

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