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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.14, 19,802.78 and 11,954.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.14, 19,802.78 and 11,954.32 is: 16,498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.14 : 19,802.78 = 11,954.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.14/19,802.78 = 11,954.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.14x = 19,802.78 × 11,954.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.14x = 236,728,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,728,769.01/14,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.92

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