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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.06, 19,928.97 and 11,307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.06, 19,928.97 and 11,307.78 is: 15,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.06 : 19,928.97 = 11,307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.06/19,928.97 = 11,307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.06x = 19,928.97 × 11,307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.06x = 225,352,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,352,408.39/14,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.71

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