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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.80, 21,512.40 and 11,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.80, 21,512.40 and 11,058.40 is: 16,600.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.80 : 21,512.40 = 11,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.80/21,512.40 = 11,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.80x = 21,512.40 × 11,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.80x = 237,892,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,892,724.16/14,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.10

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