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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.59, 21,035.77 and 11,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.59, 21,035.77 and 11,555.28 is: 17,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.59 : 21,035.77 = 11,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.59/21,035.77 = 11,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.59x = 21,035.77 × 11,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.59x = 243,074,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,074,183.48/14,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,329.53

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