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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.29, 21,370.64 and 11,142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.29, 21,370.64 and 11,142.09 is: 16,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.29 : 21,370.64 = 11,142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.29/21,370.64 = 11,142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.29x = 21,370.64 × 11,142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.29x = 238,113,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,113,538.53/14,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.15

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