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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,398.95, 21,561.06 and 12,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,398.95, 21,561.06 and 12,332.24 is: 18,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,398.95 : 21,561.06 = 12,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,398.95/21,561.06 = 12,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,398.95x = 21,561.06 × 12,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,398.95x = 265,896,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,896,166.57/14,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.36

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