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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.84, 21,865.85 and 11,466.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.84, 21,865.85 and 11,466.93 is: 17,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.84 : 21,865.85 = 11,466.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.84/21,865.85 = 11,466.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.84x = 21,865.85 × 11,466.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.84x = 250,734,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,734,171.34/14,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.14

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