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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.70, 21,350.55 and 11,123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.70, 21,350.55 and 11,123.30 is: 16,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.70 : 21,350.55 = 11,123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.70/21,350.55 = 11,123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.70x = 21,350.55 × 11,123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.70x = 237,488,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,488,572.82/14,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.95

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