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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.66, 21,247.38 and 11,032.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.66, 21,247.38 and 11,032.45 is: 16,536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.66 : 21,247.38 = 11,032.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.66/21,247.38 = 11,032.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.66x = 21,247.38 × 11,032.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.66x = 234,410,657.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,410,657.48/14,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,536.14

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