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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.73, 21,380.72 and 11,106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.73, 21,380.72 and 11,106.15 is: 16,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.73 : 21,380.72 = 11,106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.73/21,380.72 = 11,106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.73x = 21,380.72 × 11,106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.73x = 237,457,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,457,427.90/14,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.99

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