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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.43, 21,079.30 and 11,132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.43, 21,079.30 and 11,132.01 is: 16,721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.43 : 21,079.30 = 11,132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.43/21,079.30 = 11,132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.43x = 21,079.30 × 11,132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.43x = 234,654,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,654,978.39/14,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,721.14

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