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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.08, 21,588.12 and 11,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.08, 21,588.12 and 11,109.96 is: 16,664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.08 : 21,588.12 = 11,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.08/21,588.12 = 11,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.08x = 21,588.12 × 11,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.08x = 239,843,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,843,149.68/14,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,664.94

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