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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,084.93, 21,101.40 and 12,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,084.93, 21,101.40 and 12,215.05 is: 18,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,084.93 : 21,101.40 = 12,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,084.93/21,101.40 = 12,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,084.93x = 21,101.40 × 12,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,084.93x = 257,754,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,754,603.32/14,084.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.02

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