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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.26, 21,044.19 and 12,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.26, 21,044.19 and 12,282.08 is: 18,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.26 : 21,044.19 = 12,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.26/21,044.19 = 12,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.26x = 21,044.19 × 12,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.26x = 258,466,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,466,319.89/14,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.63

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