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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.21, 21,257.34 and 11,699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.21, 21,257.34 and 11,699.03 is: 17,523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.21 : 21,257.34 = 11,699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.21/21,257.34 = 11,699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.21x = 21,257.34 × 11,699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.21x = 248,690,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,690,267.65/14,192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,523.01

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