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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.56, 21,101.58 and 11,592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.56, 21,101.58 and 11,592.68 is: 17,389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.56 : 21,101.58 = 11,592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.56/21,101.58 = 11,592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.56x = 21,101.58 × 11,592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.56x = 244,623,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,623,864.43/14,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,389.22

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