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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.54, 19,740.60 and 11,797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.54, 19,740.60 and 11,797.74 is: 16,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.54 : 19,740.60 = 11,797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.54/19,740.60 = 11,797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.54x = 19,740.60 × 11,797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.54x = 232,894,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,894,466.24/14,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.10

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