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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.92, 21,148.14 and 11,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.92, 21,148.14 and 11,351.68 is: 17,035.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.92 : 21,148.14 = 11,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.92/21,148.14 = 11,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.92x = 21,148.14 × 11,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.92x = 240,066,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,066,932.94/14,091.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.78

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