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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.80, 21,311.70 and 12,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.80, 21,311.70 and 12,093.70 is: 18,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.80 : 21,311.70 = 12,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.80/21,311.70 = 12,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.80x = 21,311.70 × 12,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.80x = 257,737,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,737,306.29/14,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.55

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