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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.39, 20,953.64 and 11,473.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.39, 20,953.64 and 11,473.35 is: 17,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.39 : 20,953.64 = 11,473.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.39/20,953.64 = 11,473.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.39x = 20,953.64 × 11,473.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.39x = 240,408,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,408,445.49/14,001.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,170.33

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