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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.17, 21,901.64 and 11,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.17, 21,901.64 and 11,250.42 is: 16,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.17 : 21,901.64 = 11,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.17/21,901.64 = 11,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.17x = 21,901.64 × 11,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.17x = 246,402,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,402,592.44/14,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.48

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