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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.56, 19,905.12 and 11,743.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.56, 19,905.12 and 11,743.78 is: 16,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.56 : 19,905.12 = 11,743.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.56/19,905.12 = 11,743.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.56x = 19,905.12 × 11,743.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.56x = 233,761,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,761,350.15/14,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.17

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