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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.01, 21,565.37 and 11,439.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.01, 21,565.37 and 11,439.51 is: 17,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.01 : 21,565.37 = 11,439.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.01/21,565.37 = 11,439.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.01x = 21,565.37 × 11,439.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.01x = 246,697,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,697,208.57/14,396.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,136.50

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