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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.80, 21,651.90 and 11,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.80, 21,651.90 and 11,151.40 is: 16,739.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.80 : 21,651.90 = 11,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.80/21,651.90 = 11,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.80x = 21,651.90 × 11,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.80x = 241,448,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,448,997.66/14,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,739.62

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