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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.70, 21,494.55 and 11,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.70, 21,494.55 and 11,049.20 is: 16,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.70 : 21,494.55 = 11,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.70/21,494.55 = 11,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.70x = 21,494.55 × 11,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.70x = 237,497,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,497,581.86/14,329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,573.80

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