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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.72, 21,259.59 and 11,700.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.72, 21,259.59 and 11,700.54 is: 17,525.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.72 : 21,259.59 = 11,700.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.72/21,259.59 = 11,700.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.72x = 21,259.59 × 11,700.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.72x = 248,748,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,748,683.18/14,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,525.26

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