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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.20, 21,166.80 and 12,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.20, 21,166.80 and 12,306.93 is: 18,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.20 : 21,166.80 = 12,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.20/21,166.80 = 12,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.20x = 21,166.80 × 12,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.20x = 260,498,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,498,325.92/14,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.40

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