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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.24, 21,350.52 and 11,779.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.24, 21,350.52 and 11,779.92 is: 17,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.24 : 21,350.52 = 11,779.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.24/21,350.52 = 11,779.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.24x = 21,350.52 × 11,779.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.24x = 251,507,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,507,417.56/14,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,627.08

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