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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.64, 21,383.92 and 11,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.64, 21,383.92 and 11,783.52 is: 17,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.64 : 21,383.92 = 11,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.64/21,383.92 = 11,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.64x = 21,383.92 × 11,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.64x = 251,977,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,977,849.00/14,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,649.66

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