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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,176.32, 21,212.64 and 11,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,176.32, 21,212.64 and 11,869.44 is: 17,760.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,176.32 : 21,212.64 = 11,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,176.32/21,212.64 = 11,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,176.32x = 21,212.64 × 11,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,176.32x = 251,782,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,782,157.72/14,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,760.76

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