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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.60, 21,227.40 and 11,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.60, 21,227.40 and 11,527.20 is: 17,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.60 : 21,227.40 = 11,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.60/21,227.40 = 11,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.60x = 21,227.40 × 11,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.60x = 244,692,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,692,485.28/14,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.80

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