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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.77, 21,730.50 and 11,557.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.77, 21,730.50 and 11,557.59 is: 17,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.77 : 21,730.50 = 11,557.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.77/21,730.50 = 11,557.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.77x = 21,730.50 × 11,557.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.77x = 251,152,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,152,209.50/14,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,258.03

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