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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,229.84, 21,311.56 and 11,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,229.84, 21,311.56 and 11,248.27 is: 16,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,229.84 : 21,311.56 = 11,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,229.84/21,311.56 = 11,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,229.84x = 21,311.56 × 11,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,229.84x = 239,718,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,718,159.29/14,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.16

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