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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.19, 21,540.41 and 11,545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.19, 21,540.41 and 11,545.34 is: 17,314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.19 : 21,540.41 = 11,545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.19/21,540.41 = 11,545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.19x = 21,540.41 × 11,545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.19x = 248,691,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,691,358.83/14,363.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.49

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