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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.13, 21,441.62 and 12,200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.13, 21,441.62 and 12,200.93 is: 18,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.13 : 21,441.62 = 12,200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.13/21,441.62 = 12,200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.13x = 21,441.62 × 12,200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.13x = 261,607,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,607,697.31/14,294.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.76

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