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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,406.23, 21,574.51 and 11,922.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,406.23, 21,574.51 and 11,922.77 is: 17,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,406.23 : 21,574.51 = 11,922.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,406.23/21,574.51 = 11,922.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,406.23x = 21,574.51 × 11,922.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,406.23x = 257,227,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,227,920.59/14,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,855.33

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