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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.41, 21,757.73 and 11,389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.41, 21,757.73 and 11,389.71 is: 17,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.41 : 21,757.73 = 11,389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.41/21,757.73 = 11,389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.41x = 21,757.73 × 11,389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.41x = 247,814,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,814,178.01/14,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,061.91

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