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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.48, 21,644.22 and 11,526.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.48, 21,644.22 and 11,526.23 is: 17,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.48 : 21,644.22 = 11,526.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.48/21,644.22 = 11,526.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.48x = 21,644.22 × 11,526.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.48x = 249,476,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,476,355.22/14,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,289.36

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