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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.52, 21,008.24 and 11,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.52, 21,008.24 and 11,711.04 is: 17,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.52 : 21,008.24 = 11,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.52/21,008.24 = 11,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.52x = 21,008.24 × 11,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.52x = 246,028,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,028,338.97/14,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,569.04

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