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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.20, 21,172.80 and 11,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.20, 21,172.80 and 11,811.20 is: 17,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.20 : 21,172.80 = 11,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.20/21,172.80 = 11,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.20x = 21,172.80 × 11,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.20x = 250,076,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,076,175.36/14,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,716.80

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