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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,509.33, 21,862.84 and 11,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,509.33, 21,862.84 and 11,934.52 is: 17,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,509.33 : 21,862.84 = 11,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,509.33/21,862.84 = 11,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,509.33x = 21,862.84 × 11,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,509.33x = 260,922,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,922,332.25/14,509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.08

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