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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.64, 21,920.36 and 11,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.64, 21,920.36 and 11,325.24 is: 16,971.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.64 : 21,920.36 = 11,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.64/21,920.36 = 11,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.64x = 21,920.36 × 11,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.64x = 248,253,337.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,253,337.89/14,627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,971.52

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