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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.59, 21,566.26 and 11,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.59, 21,566.26 and 11,261.96 is: 16,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.59 : 21,566.26 = 11,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.59/21,566.26 = 11,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.59x = 21,566.26 × 11,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.59x = 242,878,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,878,357.47/14,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.55

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