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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,125.75, 21,188.63 and 11,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,125.75, 21,188.63 and 11,008.09 is: 16,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,125.75 : 21,188.63 = 11,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,125.75/21,188.63 = 11,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,125.75x = 21,188.63 × 11,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,125.75x = 233,246,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,246,318.50/14,125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,512.14

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