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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.76, 21,871.26 and 11,412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.76, 21,871.26 and 11,412.36 is: 17,088.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.76 : 21,871.26 = 11,412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.76/21,871.26 = 11,412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.76x = 21,871.26 × 11,412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.76x = 249,602,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,602,692.77/14,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,088.16

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