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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.20, 21,997.80 and 11,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.20, 21,997.80 and 11,900.40 is: 17,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.20 : 21,997.80 = 11,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.20/21,997.80 = 11,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.20x = 21,997.80 × 11,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.20x = 261,782,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,782,619.12/14,665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,850.60

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