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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,195.58, 21,293.60 and 11,556.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,195.58, 21,293.60 and 11,556.54 is: 17,334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,195.58 : 21,293.60 = 11,556.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,195.58/21,293.60 = 11,556.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,195.58x = 21,293.60 × 11,556.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,195.58x = 246,080,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,080,282.36/14,195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,334.99

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