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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.54, 21,046.10 and 11,562.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.54, 21,046.10 and 11,562.22 is: 17,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.54 : 21,046.10 = 11,562.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.54/21,046.10 = 11,562.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.54x = 21,046.10 × 11,562.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.54x = 243,339,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,339,638.34/14,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.86

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