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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,453.48, 21,644.79 and 11,939.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,453.48, 21,644.79 and 11,939.28 is: 17,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,453.48 : 21,644.79 = 11,939.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,453.48/21,644.79 = 11,939.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,453.48x = 21,644.79 × 11,939.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,453.48x = 258,423,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,423,208.35/14,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,879.66

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