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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.80, 21,247.20 and 11,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.80, 21,247.20 and 11,659.20 is: 17,488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.80 : 21,247.20 = 11,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.80/21,247.20 = 11,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.80x = 21,247.20 × 11,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.80x = 247,725,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,725,354.24/14,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,488.80

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