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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.58, 21,401.51 and 11,536.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.58, 21,401.51 and 11,536.38 is: 17,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.58 : 21,401.51 = 11,536.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.58/21,401.51 = 11,536.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.58x = 21,401.51 × 11,536.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.58x = 246,895,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,895,894.25/14,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,257.51

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