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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.05, 21,771.99 and 11,884.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.05, 21,771.99 and 11,884.19 is: 17,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.05 : 21,771.99 = 11,884.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.05/21,771.99 = 11,884.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.05x = 21,771.99 × 11,884.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.05x = 258,742,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,742,356.98/14,514.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,827.02

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