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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.62, 21,354.71 and 11,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.62, 21,354.71 and 11,376.18 is: 16,994.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.62 : 21,354.71 = 11,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.62/21,354.71 = 11,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.62x = 21,354.71 × 11,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.62x = 242,935,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,935,024.81/14,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.86

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