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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.20, 19,667.34 and 11,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.20, 19,667.34 and 11,122.92 is: 15,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.20 : 19,667.34 = 11,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.20/19,667.34 = 11,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.20x = 19,667.34 × 11,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.20x = 218,758,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,758,249.43/14,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.58

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