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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.11, 21,151.25 and 12,264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.11, 21,151.25 and 12,264.12 is: 18,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.11 : 21,151.25 = 12,264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.11/21,151.25 = 12,264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.11x = 21,151.25 × 12,264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.11x = 259,401,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,401,498.81/14,123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.17

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