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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.66, 21,336.21 and 11,583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.66, 21,336.21 and 11,583.81 is: 17,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.66 : 21,336.21 = 11,583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.66/21,336.21 = 11,583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.66x = 21,336.21 × 11,583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.66x = 247,154,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,154,602.76/14,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.53

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