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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.26, 21,183.14 and 12,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.26, 21,183.14 and 12,051.74 is: 18,040.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.26 : 21,183.14 = 12,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.26/21,183.14 = 12,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.26x = 21,183.14 × 12,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.26x = 255,293,529.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,293,529.49/14,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,040.35

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