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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.40, 21,151.65 and 11,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.40, 21,151.65 and 11,209.40 is: 16,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.40 : 21,151.65 = 11,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.40/21,151.65 = 11,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.40x = 21,151.65 × 11,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.40x = 237,097,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,097,305.51/14,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.17

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