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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.08, 21,595.62 and 11,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.08, 21,595.62 and 11,114.96 is: 16,672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.08 : 21,595.62 = 11,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.08/21,595.62 = 11,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.08x = 21,595.62 × 11,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.08x = 240,034,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,034,452.48/14,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,672.44

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