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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,308.08, 21,403.76 and 11,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,308.08, 21,403.76 and 11,537.88 is: 17,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,308.08 : 21,403.76 = 11,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,308.08/21,403.76 = 11,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,308.08x = 21,403.76 × 11,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,308.08x = 246,953,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,953,956.74/14,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.76

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