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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,102.08, 21,133.44 and 12,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,102.08, 21,133.44 and 12,011.20 is: 18,000.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,102.08 : 21,133.44 = 12,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,102.08/21,133.44 = 12,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,102.08x = 21,133.44 × 12,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,102.08x = 253,837,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,837,974.53/14,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.04

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