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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.85, 21,714.19 and 11,523.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.85, 21,714.19 and 11,523.45 is: 17,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.85 : 21,714.19 = 11,523.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.85/21,714.19 = 11,523.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.85x = 21,714.19 × 11,523.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.85x = 250,222,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,222,382.76/14,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,287.89

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