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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.60, 21,245.40 and 11,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.60, 21,245.40 and 11,211.15 is: 16,816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.60 : 21,245.40 = 11,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.60/21,245.40 = 11,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.60x = 21,245.40 × 11,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.60x = 238,185,366.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,185,366.21/14,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,816.73

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