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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.96, 19,888.98 and 11,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.96, 19,888.98 and 11,829.06 is: 16,310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.96 : 19,888.98 = 11,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.96/19,888.98 = 11,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.96x = 19,888.98 × 11,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.96x = 235,267,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,267,937.76/14,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,310.92

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