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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.33, 21,410.61 and 11,656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.33, 21,410.61 and 11,656.03 is: 17,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.33 : 21,410.61 = 11,656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.33/21,410.61 = 11,656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.33x = 21,410.61 × 11,656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.33x = 249,562,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,562,712.48/14,299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,452.76

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