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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.40, 21,243.60 and 11,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.40, 21,243.60 and 11,224.80 is: 16,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.40 : 21,243.60 = 11,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.40/21,243.60 = 11,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.40x = 21,243.60 × 11,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.40x = 238,455,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,455,161.28/14,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.20

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