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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.56, 19,898.42 and 11,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.56, 19,898.42 and 11,049.14 is: 15,254.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.56 : 19,898.42 = 11,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.56/19,898.42 = 11,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.56x = 19,898.42 × 11,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.56x = 219,860,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860,273.62/14,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.77

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