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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.57, 21,886.02 and 11,260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.57, 21,886.02 and 11,260.17 is: 16,874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.57 : 21,886.02 = 11,260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.57/21,886.02 = 11,260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.57x = 21,886.02 × 11,260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.57x = 246,440,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,440,305.82/14,604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,874.19

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