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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.82, 21,137.98 and 12,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.82, 21,137.98 and 12,311.18 is: 18,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.82 : 21,137.98 = 12,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.82/21,137.98 = 12,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.82x = 21,137.98 × 12,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.82x = 260,233,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,233,476.62/14,155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.50

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