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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.95, 21,971.35 and 11,339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.95, 21,971.35 and 11,339.34 is: 16,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.95 : 21,971.35 = 11,339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.95/21,971.35 = 11,339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.95x = 21,971.35 × 11,339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.95x = 249,140,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,140,607.91/14,662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,991.17

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