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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.40, 21,870.60 and 11,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.40, 21,870.60 and 11,124.40 is: 16,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.40 : 21,870.60 = 11,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.40/21,870.60 = 11,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.40x = 21,870.60 × 11,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.40x = 243,297,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,297,302.64/14,580.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.60

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