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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.53, 21,475.89 and 11,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.53, 21,475.89 and 11,995.74 is: 17,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.53 : 21,475.89 = 11,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.53/21,475.89 = 11,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.53x = 21,475.89 × 11,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.53x = 257,619,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,619,192.71/14,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.16

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