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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.56, 19,848.24 and 11,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.56, 19,848.24 and 11,249.28 is: 15,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.56 : 19,848.24 = 11,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.56/19,848.24 = 11,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.56x = 19,848.24 × 11,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.56x = 223,278,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,278,409.27/14,398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.00

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