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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.51, 20,931.15 and 12,361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.51, 20,931.15 and 12,361.74 is: 18,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.51 : 20,931.15 = 12,361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.51/20,931.15 = 12,361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.51x = 20,931.15 × 12,361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.51x = 258,745,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,745,434.20/14,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.15

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