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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,653.78, 21,881.19 and 11,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,653.78, 21,881.19 and 11,658.72 is: 17,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,653.78 : 21,881.19 = 11,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,653.78/21,881.19 = 11,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,653.78x = 21,881.19 × 11,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,653.78x = 255,106,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,106,604.59/14,653.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,408.93

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