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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.76, 21,974.79 and 11,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.76, 21,974.79 and 11,746.52 is: 17,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.76 : 21,974.79 = 11,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.76/21,974.79 = 11,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.76x = 21,974.79 × 11,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.76x = 258,127,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,127,326.81/14,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,619.90

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