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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.47, 21,464.29 and 12,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.47, 21,464.29 and 12,225.13 is: 18,316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.47 : 21,464.29 = 12,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.47/21,464.29 = 12,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.47x = 21,464.29 × 12,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.47x = 262,403,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,403,697.23/14,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.01

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