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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.27, 21,649.13 and 11,524.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.27, 21,649.13 and 11,524.03 is: 17,292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.27 : 21,649.13 = 11,524.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.27/21,649.13 = 11,524.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.27x = 21,649.13 × 11,524.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.27x = 249,485,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,485,215.95/14,427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,292.61

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