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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.15, 21,546.23 and 12,463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.15, 21,546.23 and 12,463.35 is: 18,695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.15 : 21,546.23 = 12,463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.15/21,546.23 = 12,463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.15x = 21,546.23 × 12,463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.15x = 268,538,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,538,143.35/14,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,695.03

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