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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.12, 21,337.92 and 12,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.12, 21,337.92 and 12,608.16 is: 18,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.12 : 21,337.92 = 12,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.12/21,337.92 = 12,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.12x = 21,337.92 × 12,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.12x = 269,031,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,031,909.43/14,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.20

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