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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.96, 19,716.48 and 11,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.96, 19,716.48 and 11,308.80 is: 15,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.96 : 19,716.48 = 11,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.96/19,716.48 = 11,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.96x = 19,716.48 × 11,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.96x = 222,969,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,969,729.02/14,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.08

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