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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,521.26, 21,807.75 and 11,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,521.26, 21,807.75 and 11,893.74 is: 17,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,521.26 : 21,807.75 = 11,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,521.26/21,807.75 = 11,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,521.26x = 21,807.75 × 11,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,521.26x = 259,375,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,375,708.49/14,521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,861.79

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