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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.59, 19,868.33 and 11,784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.59, 19,868.33 and 11,784.17 is: 16,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.59 : 19,868.33 = 11,784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.59/19,868.33 = 11,784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.59x = 19,868.33 × 11,784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.59x = 234,131,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,131,620.07/14,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,211.20

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