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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.74, 21,380.53 and 11,644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.74, 21,380.53 and 11,644.95 is: 17,468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.74 : 21,380.53 = 11,644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.74/21,380.53 = 11,644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.74x = 21,380.53 × 11,644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.74x = 248,975,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,975,095.92/14,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.58

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