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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.40, 21,317.70 and 12,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.40, 21,317.70 and 12,416.60 is: 18,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.40 : 21,317.70 = 12,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.40/21,317.70 = 12,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.40x = 21,317.70 × 12,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.40x = 264,693,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,693,353.82/14,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.97

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