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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.36, 21,393.57 and 11,649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.36, 21,393.57 and 11,649.83 is: 17,487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.36 : 21,393.57 = 11,649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.36/21,393.57 = 11,649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.36x = 21,393.57 × 11,649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.36x = 249,231,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,231,324.78/14,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,487.03

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