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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.16, 21,465.30 and 12,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.16, 21,465.30 and 12,225.84 is: 18,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.16 : 21,465.30 = 12,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.16/21,465.30 = 12,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.16x = 21,465.30 × 12,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.16x = 262,431,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,431,323.35/14,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.05

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