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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,476.69, 21,676.97 and 11,650.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,476.69, 21,676.97 and 11,650.50 is: 17,445.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,476.69 : 21,676.97 = 11,650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,476.69/21,676.97 = 11,650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,476.69x = 21,676.97 × 11,650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,476.69x = 252,547,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,547,538.99/14,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.12

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