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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.93, 21,823.07 and 11,759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.93, 21,823.07 and 11,759.75 is: 17,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.93 : 21,823.07 = 11,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.93/21,823.07 = 11,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.93x = 21,823.07 × 11,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.93x = 256,633,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,633,827.50/14,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.21

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