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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,401.96, 21,565.56 and 12,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,401.96, 21,565.56 and 12,335.24 is: 18,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,401.96 : 21,565.56 = 12,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,401.96/21,565.56 = 12,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,401.96x = 21,565.56 × 12,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,401.96x = 266,016,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,016,358.33/14,401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,470.84

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