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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.58, 21,057.93 and 12,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.58, 21,057.93 and 12,292.38 is: 18,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.58 : 21,057.93 = 12,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.58/21,057.93 = 12,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.58x = 21,057.93 × 12,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.58x = 258,852,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,852,077.57/14,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,405.85

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