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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.19, 21,115.11 and 12,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.19, 21,115.11 and 12,224.36 is: 18,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.19 : 21,115.11 = 12,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.19/21,115.11 = 12,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.19x = 21,115.11 × 12,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.19x = 258,118,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,118,706.08/14,104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,300.85

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