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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.84, 21,828.82 and 11,005.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.84, 21,828.82 and 11,005.03 is: 16,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.84 : 21,828.82 = 11,005.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.84/21,828.82 = 11,005.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.84x = 21,828.82 × 11,005.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.84x = 240,226,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,226,805.43/14,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.48

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