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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.80, 21,434.70 and 11,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.80, 21,434.70 and 11,009.30 is: 16,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.80 : 21,434.70 = 11,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.80/21,434.70 = 11,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.80x = 21,434.70 × 11,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.80x = 235,981,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,981,042.71/14,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,513.95

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