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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.96, 21,565.06 and 11,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.96, 21,565.06 and 11,264.68 is: 16,910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.96 : 21,565.06 = 11,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.96/21,565.06 = 11,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.96x = 21,565.06 × 11,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.96x = 242,923,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,923,498.88/14,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,910.84

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