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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.91, 21,461.93 and 12,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.91, 21,461.93 and 12,223.59 is: 18,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.91 : 21,461.93 = 12,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.91/21,461.93 = 12,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.91x = 21,461.93 × 12,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.91x = 262,341,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,341,771.81/14,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.68

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