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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.80, 21,144.36 and 11,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.80, 21,144.36 and 11,626.02 is: 17,439.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.80 : 21,144.36 = 11,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.80/21,144.36 = 11,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.80x = 21,144.36 × 11,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.80x = 245,824,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,824,752.25/14,095.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.57

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