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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.20, 21,226.80 and 11,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.20, 21,226.80 and 11,040.80 is: 16,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.20 : 21,226.80 = 11,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.20/21,226.80 = 11,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.20x = 21,226.80 × 11,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.20x = 234,360,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,360,853.44/14,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.20

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