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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,187.30, 21,242.55 and 11,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,187.30, 21,242.55 and 11,115.30 is: 16,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,187.30 : 21,242.55 = 11,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,187.30/21,242.55 = 11,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,187.30x = 21,242.55 × 11,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,187.30x = 236,117,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,117,316.02/14,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,642.86

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