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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,530.50, 21,803.63 and 11,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,530.50, 21,803.63 and 11,250 is: 16,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,530.50 : 21,803.63 = 11,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,530.50/21,803.63 = 11,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,530.50x = 21,803.63 × 11,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,530.50x = 245,290,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,290,781.25/14,530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,881.10

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