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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.16, 21,336.96 and 11,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.16, 21,336.96 and 11,584.31 is: 17,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.16 : 21,336.96 = 11,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.16/21,336.96 = 11,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.16x = 21,336.96 × 11,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.16x = 247,173,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,173,959.10/14,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,378.28

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