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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.20, 21,145.80 and 11,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.20, 21,145.80 and 11,634.80 is: 17,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.20 : 21,145.80 = 11,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.20/21,145.80 = 11,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.20x = 21,145.80 × 11,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.20x = 246,027,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,027,153.84/14,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,452.20

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