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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.56, 19,947.60 and 11,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.56, 19,947.60 and 11,321.28 is: 15,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.56 : 19,947.60 = 11,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.56/19,947.60 = 11,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.56x = 19,947.60 × 11,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.56x = 225,832,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,832,364.93/14,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,606.33

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