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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,432.67, 19,926.27 and 11,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,432.67, 19,926.27 and 11,786.40 is: 16,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432.67 : 19,926.27 = 11,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432.67/19,926.27 = 11,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432.67x = 19,926.27 × 11,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432.67x = 234,858,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,858,988.73/14,432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.73

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