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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.08, 21,750.39 and 11,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.08, 21,750.39 and 11,570.91 is: 17,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.08 : 21,750.39 = 11,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.08/21,750.39 = 11,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.08x = 21,750.39 × 11,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.08x = 251,671,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,671,805.15/14,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,277.94

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