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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.80, 21,564.45 and 11,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.80, 21,564.45 and 11,433.30 is: 17,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.80 : 21,564.45 = 11,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.80/21,564.45 = 11,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.80x = 21,564.45 × 11,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.80x = 246,552,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,552,826.19/14,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,133.86

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