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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,286.15, 19,705.68 and 11,149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,286.15, 19,705.68 and 11,149.83 is: 15,379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286.15 : 19,705.68 = 11,149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286.15/19,705.68 = 11,149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286.15x = 19,705.68 × 11,149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286.15x = 219,714,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,714,982.03/14,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,379.58

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