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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.76, 21,789.30 and 11,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.76, 21,789.30 and 11,926.52 is: 17,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.76 : 21,789.30 = 11,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.76/21,789.30 = 11,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.76x = 21,789.30 × 11,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.76x = 259,870,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,870,522.24/14,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,866.95

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