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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.21, 21,050.46 and 11,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.21, 21,050.46 and 11,536.50 is: 17,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.21 : 21,050.46 = 11,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.21/21,050.46 = 11,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.21x = 21,050.46 × 11,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.21x = 242,848,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,848,631.79/14,031.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,307.75

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