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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,493.02, 21,701.28 and 11,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,493.02, 21,701.28 and 11,666.66 is: 17,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,493.02 : 21,701.28 = 11,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,493.02/21,701.28 = 11,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,493.02x = 21,701.28 × 11,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,493.02x = 253,181,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,181,455.32/14,493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,469.20

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