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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.29, 21,611.15 and 12,102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.29, 21,611.15 and 12,102.93 is: 18,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.29 : 21,611.15 = 12,102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.29/21,611.15 = 12,102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.29x = 21,611.15 × 12,102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.29x = 261,558,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,558,335.62/14,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.09

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