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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.33, 21,104.42 and 11,587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.33, 21,104.42 and 11,587.98 is: 17,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.33 : 21,104.42 = 11,587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.33/21,104.42 = 11,587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.33x = 21,104.42 × 11,587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.33x = 244,557,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,557,538.93/14,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,369.97

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