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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,512.94, 21,748.56 and 11,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,512.94, 21,748.56 and 11,168.20 is: 16,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,512.94 : 21,748.56 = 11,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,512.94/21,748.56 = 11,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,512.94x = 21,748.56 × 11,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,512.94x = 242,892,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,892,267.79/14,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.26

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