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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.04, 21,470.82 and 11,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.04, 21,470.82 and 11,708.88 is: 17,643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.04 : 21,470.82 = 11,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.04/21,470.82 = 11,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.04x = 21,470.82 × 11,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.04x = 251,399,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,399,254.88/14,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,643.24

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