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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.44, 21,546.77 and 11,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.44, 21,546.77 and 11,549.59 is: 17,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.44 : 21,546.77 = 11,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.44/21,546.77 = 11,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.44x = 21,546.77 × 11,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.44x = 248,856,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,856,193.84/14,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.84

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