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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166, 21,265.38 and 11,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166, 21,265.38 and 11,049.48 is: 16,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166 : 21,265.38 = 11,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166/21,265.38 = 11,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166x = 21,265.38 × 11,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166x = 234,971,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,971,391.00/14,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,587.00

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