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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.85, 20,992.87 and 11,921.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.85, 20,992.87 and 11,921.27 is: 17,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.85 : 20,992.87 = 11,921.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.85/20,992.87 = 11,921.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.85x = 20,992.87 × 11,921.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.85x = 250,261,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,261,671.34/14,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.27

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