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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.21, 21,866.09 and 11,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.21, 21,866.09 and 11,246.81 is: 16,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.21 : 21,866.09 = 11,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.21/21,866.09 = 11,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.21x = 21,866.09 × 11,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.21x = 245,923,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,923,842.46/14,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.25

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