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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.96, 19,852.29 and 11,772.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.96, 19,852.29 and 11,772.54 is: 16,195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.96 : 19,852.29 = 11,772.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.96/19,852.29 = 11,772.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.96x = 19,852.29 × 11,772.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.96x = 233,711,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,711,878.12/14,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,195.17

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