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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.70, 21,506.55 and 11,057.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.70, 21,506.55 and 11,057.20 is: 16,585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.70 : 21,506.55 = 11,057.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.70/21,506.55 = 11,057.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.70x = 21,506.55 × 11,057.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.70x = 237,802,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,802,224.66/14,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.80

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