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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.90, 21,204.45 and 12,341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.90, 21,204.45 and 12,341.10 is: 18,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.90 : 21,204.45 = 12,341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.90/21,204.45 = 12,341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.90x = 21,204.45 × 12,341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.90x = 261,686,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,686,237.90/14,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.75

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