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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.20, 21,405.30 and 12,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.20, 21,405.30 and 12,088.60 is: 18,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.20 : 21,405.30 = 12,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.20/21,405.30 = 12,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.20x = 21,405.30 × 12,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.20x = 258,760,109.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,760,109.58/14,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.90

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