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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.28, 21,963.24 and 11,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.28, 21,963.24 and 11,184 is: 16,758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.28 : 21,963.24 = 11,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.28/21,963.24 = 11,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.28x = 21,963.24 × 11,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.28x = 245,636,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,636,876.16/14,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.69

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