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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,405.73, 21,573.77 and 11,922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,405.73, 21,573.77 and 11,922.27 is: 17,854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,405.73 : 21,573.77 = 11,922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,405.73/21,573.77 = 11,922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,405.73x = 21,573.77 × 11,922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,405.73x = 257,208,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,208,251.25/14,405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,854.58

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