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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.10, 21,422.25 and 11,530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.10, 21,422.25 and 11,530.74 is: 17,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.10 : 21,422.25 = 11,530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.10/21,422.25 = 11,530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.10x = 21,422.25 × 11,530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.10x = 247,014,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,014,394.97/14,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,299.02

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