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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.08, 21,068.72 and 11,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.08, 21,068.72 and 11,570.08 is: 17,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.08 : 21,068.72 = 11,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.08/21,068.72 = 11,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.08x = 21,068.72 × 11,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.08x = 243,766,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,766,775.90/13,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,434.23

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