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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.59, 19,671.62 and 11,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.59, 19,671.62 and 11,859.33 is: 16,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.59 : 19,671.62 = 11,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.59/19,671.62 = 11,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.59x = 19,671.62 × 11,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.59x = 233,292,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,292,173.92/14,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.25

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