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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.17, 19,946.04 and 11,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.17, 19,946.04 and 11,773.44 is: 16,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.17 : 19,946.04 = 11,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.17/19,946.04 = 11,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.17x = 19,946.04 × 11,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.17x = 234,833,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,833,390.56/14,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.13

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