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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.01, 21,371.18 and 11,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.01, 21,371.18 and 11,598.44 is: 17,420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.01 : 21,371.18 = 11,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.01/21,371.18 = 11,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.01x = 21,371.18 × 11,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.01x = 247,872,348.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,872,348.96/14,229.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,420.21

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