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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.65, 21,125.48 and 12,355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.65, 21,125.48 and 12,355.65 is: 18,533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.65 : 21,125.48 = 12,355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.65/21,125.48 = 12,355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.65x = 21,125.48 × 12,355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.65x = 261,018,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,018,975.18/14,083.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.48

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