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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.40, 21,960.60 and 11,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.40, 21,960.60 and 11,141.20 is: 16,711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.40 : 21,960.60 = 11,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.40/21,960.60 = 11,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.40x = 21,960.60 × 11,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.40x = 244,667,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,667,436.72/14,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.80

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