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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.90, 21,429.44 and 12,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.90, 21,429.44 and 12,623.06 is: 18,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.90 : 21,429.44 = 12,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.90/21,429.44 = 12,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.90x = 21,429.44 × 12,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.90x = 270,504,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,504,936.62/14,370.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.10

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