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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.44, 21,044.47 and 12,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.44, 21,044.47 and 12,282.26 is: 18,407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.44 : 21,044.47 = 12,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.44/21,044.47 = 12,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.44x = 21,044.47 × 12,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.44x = 258,473,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,473,652.10/14,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.92

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