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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.40, 21,893.70 and 11,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.40, 21,893.70 and 11,298.20 is: 16,964.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.40 : 21,893.70 = 11,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.40/21,893.70 = 11,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.40x = 21,893.70 × 11,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.40x = 247,359,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,359,401.34/14,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.04

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