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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.18, 20,954.87 and 12,185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.18, 20,954.87 and 12,185.47 is: 18,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.18 : 20,954.87 = 12,185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.18/20,954.87 = 12,185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.18x = 20,954.87 × 12,185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.18x = 255,344,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,344,950.70/14,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.08

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