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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.52, 19,699.92 and 11,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.52, 19,699.92 and 11,394.48 is: 15,741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.52 : 19,699.92 = 11,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.52/19,699.92 = 11,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.52x = 19,699.92 × 11,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.52x = 224,470,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,470,344.44/14,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.79

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