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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.40, 21,093.60 and 12,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.40, 21,093.60 and 12,334.40 is: 18,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.40 : 21,093.60 = 12,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.40/21,093.60 = 12,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.40x = 21,093.60 × 12,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.40x = 260,176,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,176,899.84/14,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.60

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