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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.72, 21,478.70 and 11,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.72, 21,478.70 and 11,206.30 is: 16,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.72 : 21,478.70 = 11,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.72/21,478.70 = 11,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.72x = 21,478.70 × 11,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.72x = 240,696,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,696,755.81/14,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.34

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