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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.04, 21,472.33 and 11,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.04, 21,472.33 and 11,709.88 is: 17,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.04 : 21,472.33 = 11,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.04/21,472.33 = 11,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.04x = 21,472.33 × 11,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.04x = 251,438,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,438,407.62/14,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.75

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