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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.93, 21,273.41 and 11,709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.93, 21,273.41 and 11,709.75 is: 17,539.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.93 : 21,273.41 = 11,709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.93/21,273.41 = 11,709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.93x = 21,273.41 × 11,709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.93x = 249,106,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,106,383.25/14,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,539.08

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