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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.63, 20,900.01 and 12,340.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.63, 20,900.01 and 12,340.94 is: 18,421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.63 : 20,900.01 = 12,340.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.63/20,900.01 = 12,340.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.63x = 20,900.01 × 12,340.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.63x = 257,925,664.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,925,664.91/14,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.12

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