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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.50, 21,816.74 and 11,609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.50, 21,816.74 and 11,609.06 is: 17,413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.50 : 21,816.74 = 11,609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.50/21,816.74 = 11,609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.50x = 21,816.74 × 11,609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.50x = 253,271,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,271,763.60/14,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.58

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