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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.32, 21,983.24 and 11,718.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.32, 21,983.24 and 11,718.77 is: 17,554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.32 : 21,983.24 = 11,718.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.32/21,983.24 = 11,718.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.32x = 21,983.24 × 11,718.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.32x = 257,616,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,616,423.50/14,675.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.41

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