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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.51, 21,660.62 and 11,324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.51, 21,660.62 and 11,324.91 is: 16,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.51 : 21,660.62 = 11,324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.51/21,660.62 = 11,324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.51x = 21,660.62 × 11,324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.51x = 245,304,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,304,596.65/14,459.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.93

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