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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,579.84, 21,864.35 and 11,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,579.84, 21,864.35 and 11,465.93 is: 17,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,579.84 : 21,864.35 = 11,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,579.84/21,864.35 = 11,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,579.84x = 21,864.35 × 11,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,579.84x = 250,695,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,695,189.92/14,579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,194.64

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