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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.24, 21,379.78 and 11,644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.24, 21,379.78 and 11,644.45 is: 17,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.24 : 21,379.78 = 11,644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.24/21,379.78 = 11,644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.24x = 21,379.78 × 11,644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.24x = 248,955,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,955,672.32/14,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.83

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