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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.79, 21,166.86 and 11,641.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.79, 21,166.86 and 11,641.03 is: 17,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.79 : 21,166.86 = 11,641.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.79/21,166.86 = 11,641.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.79x = 21,166.86 × 11,641.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.79x = 246,404,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,404,052.27/14,110.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,462.10

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