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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,597.80, 21,875.94 and 11,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,597.80, 21,875.94 and 11,253.38 is: 16,864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,597.80 : 21,875.94 = 11,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,597.80/21,875.94 = 11,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,597.80x = 21,875.94 × 11,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,597.80x = 246,178,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,178,156.30/14,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,864.06

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