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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.03, 21,042.36 and 11,559.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.03, 21,042.36 and 11,559.72 is: 17,336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.03 : 21,042.36 = 11,559.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.03/21,042.36 = 11,559.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.03x = 21,042.36 × 11,559.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.03x = 243,243,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,243,789.74/14,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,336.13

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