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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.80, 21,804.30 and 11,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.80, 21,804.30 and 11,965.80 is: 17,922.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.80 : 21,804.30 = 11,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.80/21,804.30 = 11,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.80x = 21,804.30 × 11,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.80x = 260,905,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,905,892.94/14,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,922.07

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