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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.65, 19,945.61 and 11,939.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.65, 19,945.61 and 11,939.37 is: 16,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.65 : 19,945.61 = 11,939.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.65/19,945.61 = 11,939.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.65x = 19,945.61 × 11,939.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.65x = 238,137,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,137,957.97/14,472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,454.35

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