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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.40, 21,914.70 and 11,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.40, 21,914.70 and 11,312.20 is: 16,985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.40 : 21,914.70 = 11,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.40/21,914.70 = 11,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.40x = 21,914.70 × 11,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.40x = 247,903,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,903,469.34/14,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.04

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