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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.97, 21,937.94 and 11,874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.97, 21,937.94 and 11,874.71 is: 17,824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.97 : 21,937.94 = 11,874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.97/21,937.94 = 11,874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.97x = 21,937.94 × 11,874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.97x = 260,506,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,506,760.03/14,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.66

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