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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,620.38, 21,879.54 and 11,957.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,620.38, 21,879.54 and 11,957.10 is: 17,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,620.38 : 21,879.54 = 11,957.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,620.38/21,879.54 = 11,957.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,620.38x = 21,879.54 × 11,957.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,620.38x = 261,615,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,615,847.73/14,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,893.92

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