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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.30, 21,846.20 and 11,923.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.30, 21,846.20 and 11,923.48 is: 17,966.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.30 : 21,846.20 = 11,923.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.30/21,846.20 = 11,923.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.30x = 21,846.20 × 11,923.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.30x = 260,482,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,482,728.78/14,498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.43

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