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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.15, 21,199.19 and 12,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.15, 21,199.19 and 12,659.31 is: 18,952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.15 : 21,199.19 = 12,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.15/21,199.19 = 12,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.15x = 21,199.19 × 12,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.15x = 268,367,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,367,054.66/14,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,952.27

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