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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.37, 19,709.91 and 11,302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.37, 19,709.91 and 11,302.02 is: 15,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.37 : 19,709.91 = 11,302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.37/19,709.91 = 11,302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.37x = 19,709.91 × 11,302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.37x = 222,761,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,761,797.02/14,291.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.15

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