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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,095.92, 21,154.14 and 11,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,095.92, 21,154.14 and 11,355.68 is: 17,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,095.92 : 21,154.14 = 11,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,095.92/21,154.14 = 11,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,095.92x = 21,154.14 × 11,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,095.92x = 240,219,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,219,644.52/14,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.79

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