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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.30, 21,883.05 and 11,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.30, 21,883.05 and 11,312.70 is: 16,943.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.30 : 21,883.05 = 11,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.30/21,883.05 = 11,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.30x = 21,883.05 × 11,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.30x = 247,556,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,556,379.74/14,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.96

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