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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,327.34, 21,495.68 and 12,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,327.34, 21,495.68 and 12,011.56 is: 18,021.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,327.34 : 21,495.68 = 12,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,327.34/21,495.68 = 12,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,327.34x = 21,495.68 × 12,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,327.34x = 258,196,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,196,650.06/14,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.26

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