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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.93, 21,453.56 and 11,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.93, 21,453.56 and 11,168.16 is: 16,758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.93 : 21,453.56 = 11,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.93/21,453.56 = 11,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.93x = 21,453.56 × 11,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.93x = 239,596,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,596,790.65/14,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,758.62

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