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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.96, 21,954.52 and 11,885.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.96, 21,954.52 and 11,885.72 is: 17,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.96 : 21,954.52 = 11,885.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.96/21,954.52 = 11,885.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.96x = 21,954.52 × 11,885.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.96x = 260,945,277.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,945,277.45/14,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,841.24

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