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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.80, 21,516.96 and 11,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.80, 21,516.96 and 11,080.92 is: 16,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.80 : 21,516.96 = 11,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.80/21,516.96 = 11,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.80x = 21,516.96 × 11,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.80x = 238,427,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,427,712.40/14,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,603.83

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