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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.89, 21,556.47 and 12,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.89, 21,556.47 and 12,329.19 is: 18,461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.89 : 21,556.47 = 12,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.89/21,556.47 = 12,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.89x = 21,556.47 × 12,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.89x = 265,773,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,773,814.36/14,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,461.78

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