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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.92, 21,310.26 and 12,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.92, 21,310.26 and 12,122.98 is: 18,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.92 : 21,310.26 = 12,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.92/21,310.26 = 12,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.92x = 21,310.26 × 12,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.92x = 258,343,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,343,855.77/14,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.09

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