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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.52, 19,844.68 and 11,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.52, 19,844.68 and 11,408.08 is: 15,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.52 : 19,844.68 = 11,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.52/19,844.68 = 11,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.52x = 19,844.68 × 11,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.52x = 226,389,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,389,697.01/14,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.21

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