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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.16, 21,844.73 and 11,627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.16, 21,844.73 and 11,627.72 is: 17,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.16 : 21,844.73 = 11,627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.16/21,844.73 = 11,627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.16x = 21,844.73 × 11,627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.16x = 254,004,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,004,236.55/14,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.57

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