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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.80, 21,855.30 and 11,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.80, 21,855.30 and 11,294.20 is: 16,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.80 : 21,855.30 = 11,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.80/21,855.30 = 11,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.80x = 21,855.30 × 11,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.80x = 246,838,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,838,129.26/14,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.22

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