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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.64, 21,251.27 and 12,096.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.64, 21,251.27 and 12,096.08 is: 18,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.64 : 21,251.27 = 12,096.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.64/21,251.27 = 12,096.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.64x = 21,251.27 × 12,096.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.64x = 257,056,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,056,986.01/14,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.77

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