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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,399.96, 21,562.56 and 12,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,399.96, 21,562.56 and 12,333.24 is: 18,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,399.96 : 21,562.56 = 12,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,399.96/21,562.56 = 12,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,399.96x = 21,562.56 × 12,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,399.96x = 265,936,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,936,227.49/14,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.84

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