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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.83, 21,326.69 and 11,470.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.83, 21,326.69 and 11,470.33 is: 17,213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.83 : 21,326.69 = 11,470.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.83/21,326.69 = 11,470.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.83x = 21,326.69 × 11,470.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.83x = 244,624,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,624,172.11/14,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,213.93

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