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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,351.20, 21,526.80 and 12,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,351.20, 21,526.80 and 12,047.20 is: 18,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,351.20 : 21,526.80 = 12,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,351.20/21,526.80 = 12,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,351.20x = 21,526.80 × 12,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,351.20x = 259,337,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,337,664.96/14,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.80

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