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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,397.72, 21,562.98 and 11,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,397.72, 21,562.98 and 11,084.52 is: 16,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,397.72 : 21,562.98 = 11,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,397.72/21,562.98 = 11,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,397.72x = 21,562.98 × 11,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,397.72x = 239,015,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015,283.07/14,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,600.91

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