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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.53, 21,035.61 and 11,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.53, 21,035.61 and 11,555.22 is: 17,329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.53 : 21,035.61 = 11,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.53/21,035.61 = 11,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.53x = 21,035.61 × 11,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.53x = 243,071,101.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,071,101.38/14,026.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,329.38

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