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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.19, 19,939.50 and 11,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.19, 19,939.50 and 11,457 is: 15,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.19 : 19,939.50 = 11,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.19/19,939.50 = 11,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.19x = 19,939.50 × 11,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.19x = 228,446,851.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,446,851.50/14,453.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,805.98

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