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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.03, 21,066.28 and 12,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.03, 21,066.28 and 12,297.02 is: 18,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.03 : 21,066.28 = 12,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.03/21,066.28 = 12,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.03x = 21,066.28 × 12,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.03x = 259,052,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,052,330.41/14,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.98

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