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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,191.50, 21,306.09 and 12,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,191.50, 21,306.09 and 12,124.78 is: 18,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,191.50 : 21,306.09 = 12,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,191.50/21,306.09 = 12,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,191.50x = 21,306.09 × 12,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,191.50x = 258,331,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,331,653.91/14,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.27

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