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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.68, 21,162.44 and 11,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.68, 21,162.44 and 11,012.90 is: 16,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.68 : 21,162.44 = 11,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.68/21,162.44 = 11,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.68x = 21,162.44 × 11,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.68x = 233,059,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,059,757.20/14,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,530.61

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