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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,177.16, 21,141.90 and 12,583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,177.16, 21,141.90 and 12,583.98 is: 18,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,177.16 : 21,141.90 = 12,583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,177.16/21,141.90 = 12,583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,177.16x = 21,141.90 × 12,583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,177.16x = 266,049,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,049,246.76/14,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,766.05

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