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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.88, 21,902.78 and 11,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.88, 21,902.78 and 11,972.60 is: 17,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.88 : 21,902.78 = 11,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.88/21,902.78 = 11,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.88x = 21,902.78 × 11,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.88x = 262,233,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,233,223.83/14,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,917.15

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