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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.69, 19,934.67 and 11,453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.69, 19,934.67 and 11,453.50 is: 15,801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.69 : 19,934.67 = 11,453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.69/19,934.67 = 11,453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.69x = 19,934.67 × 11,453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.69x = 228,321,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,321,742.85/14,449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.15

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