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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.72, 21,865.36 and 11,493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.72, 21,865.36 and 11,493.52 is: 17,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.72 : 21,865.36 = 11,493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.72/21,865.36 = 11,493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.72x = 21,865.36 × 11,493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.72x = 251,309,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,309,952.47/14,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.42

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