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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.31, 21,226.59 and 11,526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.31, 21,226.59 and 11,526.26 is: 17,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.31 : 21,226.59 = 11,526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.31/21,226.59 = 11,526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.31x = 21,226.59 × 11,526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.31x = 244,663,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,663,089.12/14,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.68

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