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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,400.46, 21,563.31 and 12,333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,400.46, 21,563.31 and 12,333.74 is: 18,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,400.46 : 21,563.31 = 12,333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,400.46/21,563.31 = 12,333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,400.46x = 21,563.31 × 12,333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,400.46x = 265,956,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,956,259.08/14,400.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.59

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