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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.59, 21,055.27 and 11,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.59, 21,055.27 and 11,568.28 is: 17,349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.59 : 21,055.27 = 11,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.59/21,055.27 = 11,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.59x = 21,055.27 × 11,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.59x = 243,573,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,573,200.99/14,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,349.03

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