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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.14, 19,923.57 and 11,757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.14, 19,923.57 and 11,757.25 is: 16,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.14 : 19,923.57 = 11,757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.14/19,923.57 = 11,757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.14x = 19,923.57 × 11,757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.14x = 234,246,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,246,418.29/14,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,218.52

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