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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,097.60, 21,127.20 and 11,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,097.60, 21,127.20 and 11,505.60 is: 17,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,097.60 : 21,127.20 = 11,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,097.60/21,127.20 = 11,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,097.60x = 21,127.20 × 11,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,097.60x = 243,081,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,081,112.32/14,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,242.73

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