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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.43, 21,512.48 and 11,832.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.43, 21,512.48 and 11,832.92 is: 17,829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.43 : 21,512.48 = 11,832.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.43/21,512.48 = 11,832.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.43x = 21,512.48 × 11,832.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.43x = 254,555,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,555,454.84/14,277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,829.22

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