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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.70, 21,410.55 and 12,092.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.70, 21,410.55 and 12,092.10 is: 18,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.70 : 21,410.55 = 12,092.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.70/21,410.55 = 12,092.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.70x = 21,410.55 × 12,092.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.70x = 258,898,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,898,511.66/14,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,138.15

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