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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.20, 21,048.30 and 12,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.20, 21,048.30 and 12,209.70 is: 18,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.20 : 21,048.30 = 12,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.20/21,048.30 = 12,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.20x = 21,048.30 × 12,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.20x = 256,993,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,993,428.51/14,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,314.55

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