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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.38, 21,546.35 and 11,426.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.38, 21,546.35 and 11,426.83 is: 17,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.38 : 21,546.35 = 11,426.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.38/21,546.35 = 11,426.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.38x = 21,546.35 × 11,426.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.38x = 246,206,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,206,478.57/14,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,117.43

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