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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.68, 21,076.20 and 11,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.68, 21,076.20 and 11,601.36 is: 17,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.68 : 21,076.20 = 11,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.68/21,076.20 = 11,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.68x = 21,076.20 × 11,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.68x = 244,512,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,512,583.63/14,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.34

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