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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.82, 19,974.16 and 11,103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.82, 19,974.16 and 11,103.31 is: 15,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.82 : 19,974.16 = 11,103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.82/19,974.16 = 11,103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.82x = 19,974.16 × 11,103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.82x = 221,779,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,779,329.32/14,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,331.26

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