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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.23, 19,693.64 and 11,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.23, 19,693.64 and 11,008.92 is: 15,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.23 : 19,693.64 = 11,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.23/19,693.64 = 11,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.23x = 19,693.64 × 11,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.23x = 216,805,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,805,652.22/14,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.16

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