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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,379.53, 21,466.62 and 12,164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,379.53, 21,466.62 and 12,164.58 is: 18,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,379.53 : 21,466.62 = 12,164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,379.53/21,466.62 = 12,164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,379.53x = 21,466.62 × 12,164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,379.53x = 261,132,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,132,416.32/14,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.02

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