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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,605.41, 21,908.12 and 11,689.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,605.41, 21,908.12 and 11,689.41 is: 17,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,605.41 : 21,908.12 = 11,689.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,605.41/21,908.12 = 11,689.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,605.41x = 21,908.12 × 11,689.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,605.41x = 256,092,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,092,938.56/14,605.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,534.12

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