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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.90, 21,200.40 and 11,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.90, 21,200.40 and 11,241.90 is: 16,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.90 : 21,200.40 = 11,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.90/21,200.40 = 11,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.90x = 21,200.40 × 11,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.90x = 238,332,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,332,776.76/14,157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,833.91

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