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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.14, 21,205.48 and 14,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.14, 21,205.48 and 14,129.12 is: 21,083.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.14 : 21,205.48 = 14,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.14/21,205.48 = 14,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.14x = 21,205.48 × 14,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.14x = 299,614,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,614,771.58/14,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.09

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