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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,214.08, 21,321.43 and 11,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,214.08, 21,321.43 and 11,294.44 is: 16,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,214.08 : 21,321.43 = 11,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,214.08/21,321.43 = 11,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,214.08x = 21,321.43 × 11,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,214.08x = 240,813,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,813,530.31/14,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,941.90

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