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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.88, 21,545.60 and 11,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.88, 21,545.60 and 11,426.33 is: 17,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.88 : 21,545.60 = 11,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.88/21,545.60 = 11,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.88x = 21,545.60 × 11,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.88x = 246,187,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,187,135.65/14,382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,116.68

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