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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.83, 21,875.54 and 11,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.83, 21,875.54 and 11,029.50 is: 16,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.83 : 21,875.54 = 11,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.83/21,875.54 = 11,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.83x = 21,875.54 × 11,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.83x = 241,276,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,276,213.28/14,592.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.89

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