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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.88, 21,277.08 and 12,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.88, 21,277.08 and 12,114.36 is: 18,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.88 : 21,277.08 = 12,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.88/21,277.08 = 12,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.88x = 21,277.08 × 12,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.88x = 257,758,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,758,206.87/14,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.26

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