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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.40, 21,301.20 and 12,405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.40, 21,301.20 and 12,405.60 is: 18,564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.40 : 21,301.20 = 12,405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.40/21,301.20 = 12,405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.40x = 21,301.20 × 12,405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.40x = 264,254,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,254,166.72/14,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.48

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