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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.42, 21,297.87 and 11,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.42, 21,297.87 and 11,268.54 is: 16,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.42 : 21,297.87 = 11,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.42/21,297.87 = 11,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.42x = 21,297.87 × 11,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.42x = 239,995,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,995,900.01/14,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.29

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