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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.56, 21,350.73 and 11,087.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.56, 21,350.73 and 11,087.81 is: 16,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.56 : 21,350.73 = 11,087.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.56/21,350.73 = 11,087.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.56x = 21,350.73 × 11,087.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.56x = 236,732,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,732,916.44/14,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,616.85

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