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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,585.52, 21,879.63 and 11,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,585.52, 21,879.63 and 11,302.28 is: 16,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,585.52 : 21,879.63 = 11,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,585.52/21,879.63 = 11,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,585.52x = 21,879.63 × 11,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,585.52x = 247,289,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,289,816.17/14,585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.48

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