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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.02, 21,945.54 and 11,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.02, 21,945.54 and 11,879.76 is: 17,832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.02 : 21,945.54 = 11,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.02/21,945.54 = 11,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.02x = 21,945.54 × 11,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.02x = 260,707,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,707,748.27/14,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.24

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