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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,568.30, 21,753.63 and 11,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,568.30, 21,753.63 and 11,573.01 is: 17,281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,568.30 : 21,753.63 = 11,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,568.30/21,753.63 = 11,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,568.30x = 21,753.63 × 11,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,568.30x = 251,754,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,754,977.53/14,568.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,281.01

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