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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.76, 21,805.50 and 11,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.76, 21,805.50 and 11,892.24 is: 17,859.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.76 : 21,805.50 = 11,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.76/21,805.50 = 11,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.76x = 21,805.50 × 11,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.76x = 259,316,239.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,316,239.32/14,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,859.54

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