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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.20, 21,381.30 and 12,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.20, 21,381.30 and 12,206.20 is: 18,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.20 : 21,381.30 = 12,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.20/21,381.30 = 12,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.20x = 21,381.30 × 12,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.20x = 260,984,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984,424.06/14,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.30

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