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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.08, 21,322.93 and 11,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.08, 21,322.93 and 11,295.44 is: 16,943.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.08 : 21,322.93 = 11,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.08/21,322.93 = 11,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.08x = 21,322.93 × 11,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.08x = 240,851,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,851,876.44/14,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,943.41

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