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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,454.48, 21,646.29 and 11,940.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,454.48, 21,646.29 and 11,940.28 is: 17,881.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,454.48 : 21,646.29 = 11,940.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,454.48/21,646.29 = 11,940.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,454.48x = 21,646.29 × 11,940.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,454.48x = 258,462,763.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,462,763.56/14,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,881.15

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