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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.30, 21,174.45 and 12,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.30, 21,174.45 and 12,820.30 is: 19,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.30 : 21,174.45 = 12,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.30/21,174.45 = 12,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.30x = 21,174.45 × 12,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.30x = 271,462,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,462,801.34/14,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.45

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