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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.47, 21,011.63 and 10,711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.47, 21,011.63 and 10,711.13 is: 16,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.47 : 21,011.63 = 10,711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.47/21,011.63 = 10,711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.47x = 21,011.63 × 10,711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.47x = 225,058,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,058,141.83/14,061.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.31

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