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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.23, 21,588.67 and 12,194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.23, 21,588.67 and 12,194.27 is: 18,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.23 : 21,588.67 = 12,194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.23/21,588.67 = 12,194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.23x = 21,588.67 × 12,194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.23x = 263,258,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,258,070.92/14,401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.25

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