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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.66, 21,337.71 and 11,584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.66, 21,337.71 and 11,584.81 is: 17,379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.66 : 21,337.71 = 11,584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.66/21,337.71 = 11,584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.66x = 21,337.71 × 11,584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.66x = 247,193,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,193,316.19/14,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,379.02

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