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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.95, 19,718.40 and 11,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.95, 19,718.40 and 11,627.74 is: 16,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.95 : 19,718.40 = 11,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.95/19,718.40 = 11,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.95x = 19,718.40 × 11,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.95x = 229,280,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,280,428.42/14,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.49

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