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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.67, 21,377.82 and 11,944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.67, 21,377.82 and 11,944.61 is: 17,894.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.67 : 21,377.82 = 11,944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.67/21,377.82 = 11,944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.67x = 21,377.82 × 11,944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.67x = 255,349,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,349,860.87/14,269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,894.59

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