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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.86, 20,992.87 and 11,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.86, 20,992.87 and 11,921.28 is: 17,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.86 : 20,992.87 = 11,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.86/20,992.87 = 11,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.86x = 20,992.87 × 11,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.86x = 250,261,881.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,261,881.27/14,009.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,863.27

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