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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.44, 19,715.04 and 11,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.44, 19,715.04 and 11,323.68 is: 15,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.44 : 19,715.04 = 11,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.44/19,715.04 = 11,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.44x = 19,715.04 × 11,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.44x = 223,246,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,246,804.15/14,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.65

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