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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.80, 21,710.40 and 11,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.80, 21,710.40 and 11,190.40 is: 16,798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.80 : 21,710.40 = 11,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.80/21,710.40 = 11,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.80x = 21,710.40 × 11,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.80x = 242,948,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,948,060.16/14,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,798.13

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