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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.08, 21,351.51 and 11,088.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.08, 21,351.51 and 11,088.33 is: 16,617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.08 : 21,351.51 = 11,088.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.08/21,351.51 = 11,088.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.08x = 21,351.51 × 11,088.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.08x = 236,752,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,752,588.88/14,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.63

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