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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.30, 21,989.77 and 11,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.30, 21,989.77 and 11,375.25 is: 17,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.30 : 21,989.77 = 11,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.30/21,989.77 = 11,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.30x = 21,989.77 × 11,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.30x = 250,139,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,139,207.97/14,678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.43

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