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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.48, 21,693.51 and 11,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.48, 21,693.51 and 11,317.92 is: 16,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.48 : 21,693.51 = 11,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.48/21,693.51 = 11,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.48x = 21,693.51 × 11,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.48x = 245,525,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,525,410.70/14,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.59

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