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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.10, 21,709.52 and 11,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.10, 21,709.52 and 11,569.80 is: 17,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.10 : 21,709.52 = 11,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.10/21,709.52 = 11,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.10x = 21,709.52 × 11,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.10x = 251,174,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,174,804.50/14,473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.60

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