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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.69, 21,937.53 and 11,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.69, 21,937.53 and 11,874.44 is: 17,824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.69 : 21,937.53 = 11,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.69/21,937.53 = 11,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.69x = 21,937.53 × 11,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.69x = 260,495,883.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,495,883.73/14,614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.25

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