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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.19, 21,932.28 and 11,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.19, 21,932.28 and 11,870.94 is: 17,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.19 : 21,932.28 = 11,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.19/21,932.28 = 11,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.19x = 21,932.28 × 11,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.19x = 260,356,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,356,797.96/14,611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,819.01

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