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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.08, 21,594.12 and 11,113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.08, 21,594.12 and 11,113.96 is: 16,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.08 : 21,594.12 = 11,113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.08/21,594.12 = 11,113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.08x = 21,594.12 × 11,113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.08x = 239,996,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,996,185.92/14,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,670.94

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