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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.22, 21,395.07 and 11,499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.22, 21,395.07 and 11,499.66 is: 17,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.22 : 21,395.07 = 11,499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.22/21,395.07 = 11,499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.22x = 21,395.07 × 11,499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.22x = 246,036,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,036,030.68/14,288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,219.50

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