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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.40, 21,768.60 and 11,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.40, 21,768.60 and 11,013.20 is: 16,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.40 : 21,768.60 = 11,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.40/21,768.60 = 11,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.40x = 21,768.60 × 11,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.40x = 239,741,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,741,945.52/14,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,519.80

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