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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.70, 21,172.05 and 12,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.70, 21,172.05 and 12,386.70 is: 18,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.70 : 21,172.05 = 12,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.70/21,172.05 = 12,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.70x = 21,172.05 × 12,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.70x = 262,251,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,251,831.74/14,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.05

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