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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.72, 21,561.48 and 11,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.72, 21,561.48 and 11,083.52 is: 16,599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.72 : 21,561.48 = 11,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.72/21,561.48 = 11,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.72x = 21,561.48 × 11,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.72x = 238,977,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,977,094.81/14,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,599.41

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