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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.39, 21,868.38 and 11,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.39, 21,868.38 and 11,495.52 is: 17,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.39 : 21,868.38 = 11,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.39/21,868.38 = 11,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.39x = 21,868.38 × 11,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.39x = 251,388,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,388,399.66/14,595.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,223.82

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