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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.92, 21,468.72 and 11,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.92, 21,468.72 and 11,391.20 is: 17,070.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.92 : 21,468.72 = 11,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.92/21,468.72 = 11,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.92x = 21,468.72 × 11,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.92x = 244,554,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,554,483.26/14,325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.77

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