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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.89, 21,977.33 and 11,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.89, 21,977.33 and 11,365.38 is: 17,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.89 : 21,977.33 = 11,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.89/21,977.33 = 11,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.89x = 21,977.33 × 11,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.89x = 249,780,650.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,780,650.01/14,662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,034.89

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