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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.74, 19,868.49 and 11,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.74, 19,868.49 and 11,755.62 is: 16,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.74 : 19,868.49 = 11,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.74/19,868.49 = 11,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.74x = 19,868.49 × 11,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.74x = 233,566,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,566,418.41/14,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.06

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