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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,217.08, 21,325.94 and 11,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,217.08, 21,325.94 and 11,297.44 is: 16,946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,217.08 : 21,325.94 = 11,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,217.08/21,325.94 = 11,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,217.08x = 21,325.94 × 11,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,217.08x = 240,928,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,928,527.59/14,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.41

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