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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,088.23, 21,113.97 and 12,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,088.23, 21,113.97 and 12,598.64 is: 18,881.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088.23 : 21,113.97 = 12,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088.23/21,113.97 = 12,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088.23x = 21,113.97 × 12,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088.23x = 266,007,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,007,233.36/14,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.52

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