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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.40, 21,941.10 and 11,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.40, 21,941.10 and 11,128.20 is: 16,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.40 : 21,941.10 = 11,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.40/21,941.10 = 11,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.40x = 21,941.10 × 11,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.40x = 244,164,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,164,949.02/14,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,692.30

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