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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,461.17, 19,982.39 and 11,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,461.17, 19,982.39 and 11,282.42 is: 15,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,461.17 : 19,982.39 = 11,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,461.17/19,982.39 = 11,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,461.17x = 19,982.39 × 11,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,461.17x = 225,449,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,449,716.58/14,461.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.01

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