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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.80, 21,822.30 and 11,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.80, 21,822.30 and 11,977.80 is: 17,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.80 : 21,822.30 = 11,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.80/21,822.30 = 11,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.80x = 21,822.30 × 11,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.80x = 261,383,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,383,144.94/14,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.06

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