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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.20, 21,223.80 and 11,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.20, 21,223.80 and 11,038.80 is: 16,558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.20 : 21,223.80 = 11,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.20/21,223.80 = 11,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.20x = 21,223.80 × 11,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.20x = 234,285,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,285,283.44/14,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,558.20

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