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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,509.80, 21,732.30 and 11,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,509.80, 21,732.30 and 11,917.80 is: 17,850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,509.80 : 21,732.30 = 11,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,509.80/21,732.30 = 11,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,509.80x = 21,732.30 × 11,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,509.80x = 259,001,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,001,204.94/14,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.09

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