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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,352.78, 21,506.46 and 11,073.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,352.78, 21,506.46 and 11,073.90 is: 16,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,352.78 : 21,506.46 = 11,073.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,352.78/21,506.46 = 11,073.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,352.78x = 21,506.46 × 11,073.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,352.78x = 238,160,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,160,387.39/14,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.33

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