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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.81, 21,230.34 and 11,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.81, 21,230.34 and 11,528.76 is: 17,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.81 : 21,230.34 = 11,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.81/21,230.34 = 11,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.81x = 21,230.34 × 11,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.81x = 244,759,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,759,494.58/14,173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,268.43

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