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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,310.70, 21,462.54 and 11,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,310.70, 21,462.54 and 11,182.94 is: 16,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,310.70 : 21,462.54 = 11,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,310.70/21,462.54 = 11,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,310.70x = 21,462.54 × 11,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,310.70x = 240,014,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,014,443.39/14,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.68

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