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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.68, 21,120.03 and 12,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.68, 21,120.03 and 12,296.14 is: 18,340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.68 : 21,120.03 = 12,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.68/21,120.03 = 12,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.68x = 21,120.03 × 12,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.68x = 259,694,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,694,845.68/14,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.45

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