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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.20, 21,007.80 and 11,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.20, 21,007.80 and 11,542.80 is: 17,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.20 : 21,007.80 = 11,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.20/21,007.80 = 11,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.20x = 21,007.80 × 11,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.20x = 242,488,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,488,833.84/14,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,314.20

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