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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,486.36, 19,991.48 and 11,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,486.36, 19,991.48 and 11,303.28 is: 15,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,486.36 : 19,991.48 = 11,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,486.36/19,991.48 = 11,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,486.36x = 19,991.48 × 11,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,486.36x = 225,969,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,969,239.54/14,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.76

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