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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.88, 21,182.58 and 12,051.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.88, 21,182.58 and 12,051.36 is: 18,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.88 : 21,182.58 = 12,051.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.88/21,182.58 = 12,051.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.88x = 21,182.58 × 12,051.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.88x = 255,278,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,278,897.31/14,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.79

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