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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.33, 21,653.44 and 11,945.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.33, 21,653.44 and 11,945.14 is: 17,888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.33 : 21,653.44 = 11,945.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.33/21,653.44 = 11,945.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.33x = 21,653.44 × 11,945.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.33x = 258,653,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,653,288.29/14,459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.33

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