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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.40, 21,353.10 and 11,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.40, 21,353.10 and 11,297.80 is: 16,946.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.40 : 21,353.10 = 11,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.40/21,353.10 = 11,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.40x = 21,353.10 × 11,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.40x = 241,243,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,243,053.18/14,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,946.70

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