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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.21, 21,258.83 and 11,700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.21, 21,258.83 and 11,700.03 is: 17,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.21 : 21,258.83 = 11,700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.21/21,258.83 = 11,700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.21x = 21,258.83 × 11,700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.21x = 248,728,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,728,948.76/14,193.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.50

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