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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.26, 21,354.39 and 12,038.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.26, 21,354.39 and 12,038.46 is: 18,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.26 : 21,354.39 = 12,038.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.26/21,354.39 = 12,038.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.26x = 21,354.39 × 12,038.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.26x = 257,073,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,073,969.84/14,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.69

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