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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.29, 21,162.70 and 11,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.29, 21,162.70 and 11,010.06 is: 16,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.29 : 21,162.70 = 11,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.29/21,162.70 = 11,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.29x = 21,162.70 × 11,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.29x = 233,002,676.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002,676.58/14,116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.95

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