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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.30, 21,009.45 and 11,576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.30, 21,009.45 and 11,576.30 is: 17,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.30 : 21,009.45 = 11,576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.30/21,009.45 = 11,576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.30x = 21,009.45 × 11,576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.30x = 243,211,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,211,696.04/14,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,364.45

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