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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.57, 21,168.96 and 11,477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.57, 21,168.96 and 11,477.01 is: 17,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.57 : 21,168.96 = 11,477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.57/21,168.96 = 11,477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.57x = 21,168.96 × 11,477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.57x = 242,956,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,956,365.61/14,112.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,215.60

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