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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.64, 21,998.72 and 11,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.64, 21,998.72 and 11,377.24 is: 17,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.64 : 21,998.72 = 11,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.64/21,998.72 = 11,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.64x = 21,998.72 × 11,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.64x = 250,284,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,284,717.13/14,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.79

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