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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.59, 21,594.60 and 11,459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.59, 21,594.60 and 11,459.03 is: 17,165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.59 : 21,594.60 = 11,459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.59/21,594.60 = 11,459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.59x = 21,594.60 × 11,459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.59x = 247,453,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,453,061.27/14,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,165.65

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