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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.17, 21,563.92 and 11,915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.17, 21,563.92 and 11,915.71 is: 17,844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.17 : 21,563.92 = 11,915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.17/21,563.92 = 11,915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.17x = 21,563.92 × 11,915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.17x = 256,949,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,949,378.17/14,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,844.74

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