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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.59, 19,673 and 11,860.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.59, 19,673 and 11,860.33 is: 16,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.59 : 19,673 = 11,860.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.59/19,673 = 11,860.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.59x = 19,673 × 11,860.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.59x = 233,328,272.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,328,272.09/14,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.64

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