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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.38, 21,884.04 and 11,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.38, 21,884.04 and 11,960.10 is: 17,898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.38 : 21,884.04 = 11,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.38/21,884.04 = 11,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.38x = 21,884.04 × 11,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.38x = 261,735,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,735,306.80/14,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,898.41

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