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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.88, 21,895.29 and 11,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.88, 21,895.29 and 11,967.60 is: 17,909.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.88 : 21,895.29 = 11,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.88/21,895.29 = 11,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.88x = 21,895.29 × 11,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.88x = 262,034,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,034,072.60/14,630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.66

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