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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.95, 21,046.51 and 11,111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.95, 21,046.51 and 11,111.50 is: 16,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.95 : 21,046.51 = 11,111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.95/21,046.51 = 11,111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.95x = 21,046.51 × 11,111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.95x = 233,858,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,858,295.87/14,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.21

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