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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.34, 21,494.18 and 12,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.34, 21,494.18 and 12,010.56 is: 18,019.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.34 : 21,494.18 = 12,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.34/21,494.18 = 12,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.34x = 21,494.18 × 12,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.34x = 258,157,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,157,138.54/14,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.76

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