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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.20, 21,947.40 and 11,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.20, 21,947.40 and 11,410.20 is: 17,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.20 : 21,947.40 = 11,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.20/21,947.40 = 11,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.20x = 21,947.40 × 11,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.20x = 250,424,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,424,223.48/14,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.08

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