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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.28, 21,475.74 and 11,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.28, 21,475.74 and 11,053.40 is: 16,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.28 : 21,475.74 = 11,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.28/21,475.74 = 11,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.28x = 21,475.74 × 11,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.28x = 237,379,944.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,379,944.52/14,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.61

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