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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.46, 21,091.95 and 12,071.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.46, 21,091.95 and 12,071.16 is: 18,134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.46 : 21,091.95 = 12,071.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.46/21,091.95 = 12,071.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.46x = 21,091.95 × 12,071.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.46x = 254,604,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,604,303.16/14,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.91

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