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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.65, 21,934.99 and 11,479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.65, 21,934.99 and 11,479.09 is: 17,224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.65 : 21,934.99 = 11,479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.65/21,934.99 = 11,479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.65x = 21,934.99 × 11,479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.65x = 251,793,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,793,585.99/14,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.14

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