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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.04, 21,498 and 11,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.04, 21,498 and 11,726.88 is: 17,670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.04 : 21,498 = 11,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.04/21,498 = 11,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.04x = 21,498 × 11,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.04x = 252,104,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,104,466.24/14,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.41

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