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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.86, 21,323.94 and 11,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.86, 21,323.94 and 11,580.30 is: 17,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.86 : 21,323.94 = 11,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.86/21,323.94 = 11,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.86x = 21,323.94 × 11,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.86x = 246,937,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,937,622.38/14,215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,370.57

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