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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.94, 21,747.06 and 11,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.94, 21,747.06 and 11,167.20 is: 16,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.94 : 21,747.06 = 11,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.94/21,747.06 = 11,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.94x = 21,747.06 × 11,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.94x = 242,853,768.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,853,768.43/14,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,734.76

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