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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.60, 21,011.40 and 11,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.60, 21,011.40 and 11,383.20 is: 17,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.60 : 21,011.40 = 11,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.60/21,011.40 = 11,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.60x = 21,011.40 × 11,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.60x = 239,176,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,176,968.48/14,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,074.80

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