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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.04, 21,144.73 and 11,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.04, 21,144.73 and 11,626.28 is: 17,439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.04 : 21,144.73 = 11,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.04/21,144.73 = 11,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.04x = 21,144.73 × 11,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.04x = 245,834,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,834,551.50/14,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,439.97

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