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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.80, 19,649.18 and 11,865.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.80, 19,649.18 and 11,865.64 is: 16,363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.80 : 19,649.18 = 11,865.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.80/19,649.18 = 11,865.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.80x = 19,649.18 × 11,865.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.80x = 233,150,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,150,096.18/14,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.94

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