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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.32, 21,984.74 and 11,719.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.32, 21,984.74 and 11,719.77 is: 17,555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.32 : 21,984.74 = 11,719.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.32/21,984.74 = 11,719.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.32x = 21,984.74 × 11,719.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.32x = 257,656,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,656,096.31/14,676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.91

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