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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.39, 19,973.83 and 11,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.39, 19,973.83 and 11,118.08 is: 15,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.39 : 19,973.83 = 11,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.39/19,973.83 = 11,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.39x = 19,973.83 × 11,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.39x = 222,070,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,070,639.85/14,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,335.96

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