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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.93, 21,833.90 and 11,620.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.93, 21,833.90 and 11,620.49 is: 17,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.93 : 21,833.90 = 11,620.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.93/21,833.90 = 11,620.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.93x = 21,833.90 × 11,620.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.93x = 253,720,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,720,700.25/14,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,430.74

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