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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.96, 19,831.32 and 11,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.96, 19,831.32 and 11,716.80 is: 16,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.96 : 19,831.32 = 11,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.96/19,831.32 = 11,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.96x = 19,831.32 × 11,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.96x = 232,359,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,359,610.18/14,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.32

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