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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.56, 19,960 and 11,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.56, 19,960 and 11,330.28 is: 15,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.56 : 19,960 = 11,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.56/19,960 = 11,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.56x = 19,960 × 11,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.56x = 226,152,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,152,388.80/14,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,618.73

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