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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,424.99, 19,920.38 and 11,247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,424.99, 19,920.38 and 11,247.09 is: 15,531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,424.99 : 19,920.38 = 11,247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,424.99/19,920.38 = 11,247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,424.99x = 19,920.38 × 11,247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,424.99x = 224,046,250.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,046,250.46/14,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,531.81

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