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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.59, 22,039.65 and 11,743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.59, 22,039.65 and 11,743.92 is: 17,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.59 : 22,039.65 = 11,743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.59/22,039.65 = 11,743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.59x = 22,039.65 × 11,743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.59x = 258,831,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,831,886.43/14,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,584.18

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