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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.29, 21,088.49 and 11,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.29, 21,088.49 and 11,152.71 is: 16,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.29 : 21,088.49 = 11,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.29/21,088.49 = 11,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.29x = 21,088.49 × 11,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.29x = 235,193,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,193,757.54/14,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.20

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