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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,570.41, 21,830.50 and 11,470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,570.41, 21,830.50 and 11,470.27 is: 17,185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,570.41 : 21,830.50 = 11,470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,570.41/21,830.50 = 11,470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,570.41x = 21,830.50 × 11,470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,570.41x = 250,401,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,401,729.24/14,570.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,185.63

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