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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,340.70, 21,511.05 and 11,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,340.70, 21,511.05 and 11,060.20 is: 16,590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,340.70 : 21,511.05 = 11,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,340.70/21,511.05 = 11,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,340.70x = 21,511.05 × 11,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,340.70x = 237,916,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,916,515.21/14,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.30

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