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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.80, 21,416.40 and 11,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.80, 21,416.40 and 11,815.20 is: 17,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.80 : 21,416.40 = 11,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.80/21,416.40 = 11,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.80x = 21,416.40 × 11,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.80x = 253,039,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,039,049.28/14,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,702.71

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