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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.80, 21,242.88 and 12,092.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.80, 21,242.88 and 12,092.84 is: 18,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.80 : 21,242.88 = 12,092.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.80/21,242.88 = 12,092.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.80x = 21,242.88 × 12,092.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.80x = 256,886,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,886,748.98/14,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.00

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