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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.27, 21,752.08 and 11,572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.27, 21,752.08 and 11,572.09 is: 17,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.27 : 21,752.08 = 11,572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.27/21,752.08 = 11,572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.27x = 21,752.08 × 11,572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.27x = 251,716,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,716,976.68/14,567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,279.63

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