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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,584.83, 21,899.20 and 11,654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,584.83, 21,899.20 and 11,654.43 is: 17,499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,584.83 : 21,899.20 = 11,654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,584.83/21,899.20 = 11,654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,584.83x = 21,899.20 × 11,654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,584.83x = 255,222,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,222,693.46/14,584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,499.19

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