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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.66, 21,861.09 and 11,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.66, 21,861.09 and 11,463.72 is: 17,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.66 : 21,861.09 = 11,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.66/21,861.09 = 11,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.66x = 21,861.09 × 11,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.66x = 250,609,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,609,414.65/14,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,191.33

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