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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.09, 21,816.27 and 11,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.09, 21,816.27 and 11,941.56 is: 17,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.09 : 21,816.27 = 11,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.09/21,816.27 = 11,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.09x = 21,816.27 × 11,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.09x = 260,520,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,520,297.18/14,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,912.45

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