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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.73, 21,561.75 and 11,914.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.73, 21,561.75 and 11,914.27 is: 17,842.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.73 : 21,561.75 = 11,914.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.73/21,561.75 = 11,914.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.73x = 21,561.75 × 11,914.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.73x = 256,892,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,892,511.17/14,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.57

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