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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.13, 21,017.29 and 11,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.13, 21,017.29 and 11,600.24 is: 17,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.13 : 21,017.29 = 11,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.13/21,017.29 = 11,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.13x = 21,017.29 × 11,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.13x = 243,805,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,805,474.06/14,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,374.81

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