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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,461.20, 21,691.80 and 11,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,461.20, 21,691.80 and 11,180.70 is: 16,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,461.20 : 21,691.80 = 11,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,461.20/21,691.80 = 11,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,461.20x = 21,691.80 × 11,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,461.20x = 242,529,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,529,508.26/14,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.05

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