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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.12, 21,791.61 and 11,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.12, 21,791.61 and 11,406 is: 17,110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.12 : 21,791.61 = 11,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.12/21,791.61 = 11,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.12x = 21,791.61 × 11,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.12x = 248,555,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,555,103.66/14,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,110.91

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