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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.72, 21,559.98 and 11,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.72, 21,559.98 and 11,082.52 is: 16,597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.72 : 21,559.98 = 11,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.72/21,559.98 = 11,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.72x = 21,559.98 × 11,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.72x = 238,938,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,938,909.55/14,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,597.91

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