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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,407.30, 19,891.17 and 11,043.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,407.30, 19,891.17 and 11,043.88 is: 15,247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,407.30 : 19,891.17 = 11,043.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,407.30/19,891.17 = 11,043.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,407.30x = 19,891.17 × 11,043.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,407.30x = 219,675,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,675,644.81/14,407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.52

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