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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.60, 21,443.40 and 12,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.60, 21,443.40 and 12,327.30 is: 18,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.60 : 21,443.40 = 12,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.60/21,443.40 = 12,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.60x = 21,443.40 × 12,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.60x = 264,339,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,339,224.82/14,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.95

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