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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.95, 19,717.02 and 11,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.95, 19,717.02 and 11,626.74 is: 16,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.95 : 19,717.02 = 11,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.95/19,717.02 = 11,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.95x = 19,717.02 × 11,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.95x = 229,244,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,244,665.11/14,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,049.11

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