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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.41, 21,281.94 and 12,108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.41, 21,281.94 and 12,108.69 is: 18,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.41 : 21,281.94 = 12,108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.41/21,281.94 = 12,108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.41x = 21,281.94 × 12,108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.41x = 257,696,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,696,414.06/14,175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.12

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