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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,386.62, 19,861.38 and 11,018.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,386.62, 19,861.38 and 11,018.91 is: 15,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,386.62 : 19,861.38 = 11,018.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,386.62/19,861.38 = 11,018.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,386.62x = 19,861.38 × 11,018.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,386.62x = 218,850,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,850,758.70/14,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.10

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