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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.05, 21,737.41 and 7,570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.05, 21,737.41 and 7,570.97 is: 11,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.05 : 21,737.41 = 7,570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.05/21,737.41 = 7,570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.05x = 21,737.41 × 7,570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.05x = 164,573,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,573,232.89/14,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.24

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