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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.40, 21,800.70 and 11,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.40, 21,800.70 and 11,236.20 is: 16,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.40 : 21,800.70 = 11,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.40/21,800.70 = 11,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.40x = 21,800.70 × 11,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.40x = 244,957,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,957,025.34/14,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,871.02

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