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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,381.96, 21,544.08 and 11,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,381.96, 21,544.08 and 11,425.25 is: 17,114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,381.96 : 21,544.08 = 11,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,381.96/21,544.08 = 11,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,381.96x = 21,544.08 × 11,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,381.96x = 246,146,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,146,511.04/14,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,114.95

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