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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.60, 19,660.32 and 11,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.60, 19,660.32 and 11,115.36 is: 15,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.60 : 19,660.32 = 11,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.60/19,660.32 = 11,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.60x = 19,660.32 × 11,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.60x = 218,531,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,531,534.52/14,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.90

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