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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,432.84, 21,649.26 and 11,808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,432.84, 21,649.26 and 11,808.44 is: 17,712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,432.84 : 21,649.26 = 11,808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,432.84/21,649.26 = 11,808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,432.84x = 21,649.26 × 11,808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,432.84x = 255,643,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,643,987.75/14,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.66

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