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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.51, 21,944.42 and 11,726.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.51, 21,944.42 and 11,726.27 is: 17,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.51 : 21,944.42 = 11,726.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.51/21,944.42 = 11,726.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.51x = 21,944.42 × 11,726.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.51x = 257,326,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,326,151.83/14,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.52

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