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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.84, 21,862.91 and 11,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.84, 21,862.91 and 11,272.76 is: 16,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.84 : 21,862.91 = 11,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.84/21,862.91 = 11,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.84x = 21,862.91 × 11,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.84x = 246,455,256.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,455,256.20/14,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.77

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