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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.51, 21,567.62 and 11,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.51, 21,567.62 and 11,441.01 is: 17,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.51 : 21,567.62 = 11,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.51/21,567.62 = 11,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.51x = 21,567.62 × 11,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.51x = 246,755,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,755,298.89/14,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,138.75

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