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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.12, 19,914.99 and 11,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.12, 19,914.99 and 11,470.80 is: 15,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.12 : 19,914.99 = 11,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.12/19,914.99 = 11,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.12x = 19,914.99 × 11,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.12x = 228,440,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,440,867.29/14,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,814.40

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