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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.03, 21,008.84 and 11,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.03, 21,008.84 and 11,021.24 is: 16,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.03 : 21,008.84 = 11,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.03/21,008.84 = 11,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.03x = 21,008.84 × 11,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.03x = 231,543,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,543,465.18/14,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.60

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