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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,192.50, 21,307.59 and 12,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,192.50, 21,307.59 and 12,125.78 is: 18,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,192.50 : 21,307.59 = 12,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,192.50/21,307.59 = 12,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,192.50x = 21,307.59 × 12,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,192.50x = 258,371,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,371,148.67/14,192.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.77

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