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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.33, 19,942.61 and 11,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.33, 19,942.61 and 11,114.37 is: 15,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.33 : 19,942.61 = 11,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.33/19,942.61 = 11,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.33x = 19,942.61 × 11,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.33x = 221,649,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,649,490.73/14,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.22

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