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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,336.72, 19,810.34 and 11,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,336.72, 19,810.34 and 11,216.60 is: 15,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,336.72 : 19,810.34 = 11,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,336.72/19,810.34 = 11,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,336.72x = 19,810.34 × 11,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,336.72x = 222,204,504.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,204,504.51/14,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.98

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