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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.21, 21,882.96 and 11,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.21, 21,882.96 and 11,478.30 is: 17,213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.21 : 21,882.96 = 11,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.21/21,882.96 = 11,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.21x = 21,882.96 × 11,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.21x = 251,179,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179,179.77/14,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,213.24

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