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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.79, 21,506.01 and 11,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.79, 21,506.01 and 11,040.63 is: 16,575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.79 : 21,506.01 = 11,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.79/21,506.01 = 11,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.79x = 21,506.01 × 11,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.79x = 237,439,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,439,899.19/14,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.45

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