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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.51, 21,945.92 and 11,727.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.51, 21,945.92 and 11,727.27 is: 17,591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.51 : 21,945.92 = 11,727.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.51/21,945.92 = 11,727.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.51x = 21,945.92 × 11,727.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.51x = 257,365,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,365,729.24/14,630.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.03

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