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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,449.73, 21,639.18 and 11,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,449.73, 21,639.18 and 11,935.52 is: 17,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,449.73 : 21,639.18 = 11,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,449.73/21,639.18 = 11,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,449.73x = 21,639.18 × 11,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,449.73x = 258,274,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,274,883.38/14,449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,874.03

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