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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.86, 19,825.02 and 11,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.86, 19,825.02 and 11,712.59 is: 16,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.86 : 19,825.02 = 11,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.86/19,825.02 = 11,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.86x = 19,825.02 × 11,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.86x = 232,202,331.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,202,331.00/14,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.36

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