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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,394.94, 19,870.59 and 11,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,394.94, 19,870.59 and 11,252.14 is: 15,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,394.94 : 19,870.59 = 11,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,394.94/19,870.59 = 11,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,394.94x = 19,870.59 × 11,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,394.94x = 223,586,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,586,660.56/14,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.31

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