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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.16, 21,166.68 and 12,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.16, 21,166.68 and 12,867.12 is: 19,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.16 : 21,166.68 = 12,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.16/21,166.68 = 12,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.16x = 21,166.68 × 12,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.16x = 272,354,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,354,211.56/14,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.43

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