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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.92, 21,464.22 and 11,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.92, 21,464.22 and 11,388.20 is: 17,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.92 : 21,464.22 = 11,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.92/21,464.22 = 11,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.92x = 21,464.22 × 11,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.92x = 244,438,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,438,830.20/14,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.27

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