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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.22, 21,159.23 and 11,186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.22, 21,159.23 and 11,186.51 is: 16,792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.22 : 21,159.23 = 11,186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.22/21,159.23 = 11,186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.22x = 21,159.23 × 11,186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.22x = 236,697,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,697,776.26/14,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.78

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