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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,129.70, 21,194.55 and 11,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,129.70, 21,194.55 and 11,825.70 is: 17,738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,129.70 : 21,194.55 = 11,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,129.70/21,194.55 = 11,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,129.70x = 21,194.55 × 11,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,129.70x = 250,640,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,640,389.94/14,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.55

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