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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.22, 21,384.57 and 11,492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.22, 21,384.57 and 11,492.66 is: 17,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.22 : 21,384.57 = 11,492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.22/21,384.57 = 11,492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.22x = 21,384.57 × 11,492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.22x = 245,765,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,765,592.26/14,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,209.01

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