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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.29, 19,884.15 and 11,728.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.29, 19,884.15 and 11,728.51 is: 16,179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.29 : 19,884.15 = 11,728.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.29/19,884.15 = 11,728.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.29x = 19,884.15 × 11,728.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.29x = 233,211,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,211,452.12/14,414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,179.18

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