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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.24, 21,318.39 and 11,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.24, 21,318.39 and 11,464.74 is: 17,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.24 : 21,318.39 = 11,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.24/21,318.39 = 11,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.24x = 21,318.39 × 11,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.24x = 244,409,798.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,409,798.57/14,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.61

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