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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.54, 21,251.38 and 12,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.54, 21,251.38 and 12,624.51 is: 18,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.54 : 21,251.38 = 12,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.54/21,251.38 = 12,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.54x = 21,251.38 × 12,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.54x = 268,288,259.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,288,259.32/14,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,918.13

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