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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.34, 21,962.94 and 11,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.34, 21,962.94 and 11,333.70 is: 16,982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.34 : 21,962.94 = 11,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.34/21,962.94 = 11,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.34x = 21,962.94 × 11,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.34x = 248,921,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,921,373.08/14,657.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.71

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