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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,166.99, 21,261.06 and 11,426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,166.99, 21,261.06 and 11,426.49 is: 17,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,166.99 : 21,261.06 = 11,426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,166.99/21,261.06 = 11,426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,166.99x = 21,261.06 × 11,426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,166.99x = 242,939,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,939,289.48/14,166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,148.26

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