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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,550.63, 21,797.21 and 11,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,550.63, 21,797.21 and 11,415.02 is: 17,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,550.63 : 21,797.21 = 11,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,550.63/21,797.21 = 11,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,550.63x = 21,797.21 × 11,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,550.63x = 248,815,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,815,588.09/14,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.99

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