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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.97, 21,867.59 and 11,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.97, 21,867.59 and 11,468.06 is: 17,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.97 : 21,867.59 = 11,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.97/21,867.59 = 11,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.97x = 21,867.59 × 11,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.97x = 250,778,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,778,776.84/14,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,197.87

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