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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.62, 21,325.17 and 11,448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.62, 21,325.17 and 11,448.21 is: 17,148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.62 : 21,325.17 = 11,448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.62/21,325.17 = 11,448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.62x = 21,325.17 × 11,448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.62x = 244,135,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,135,024.45/14,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,148.38

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