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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.41, 21,892.01 and 11,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.41, 21,892.01 and 11,511.27 is: 17,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.41 : 21,892.01 = 11,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.41/21,892.01 = 11,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.41x = 21,892.01 × 11,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.41x = 252,004,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,004,780.40/14,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,247.12

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