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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.62, 21,350.23 and 11,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.62, 21,350.23 and 11,373.19 is: 16,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.62 : 21,350.23 = 11,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.62/21,350.23 = 11,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.62x = 21,350.23 × 11,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.62x = 242,820,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,820,222.33/14,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.39

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