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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,393.16, 21,563.82 and 12,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,393.16, 21,563.82 and 12,050.64 is: 18,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,393.16 : 21,563.82 = 12,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,393.16/21,563.82 = 12,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,393.16x = 21,563.82 × 12,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,393.16x = 259,857,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,857,831.84/14,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.26

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