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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,440.92, 21,612.09 and 12,103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,440.92, 21,612.09 and 12,103.56 is: 18,114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,440.92 : 21,612.09 = 12,103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,440.92/21,612.09 = 12,103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,440.92x = 21,612.09 × 12,103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,440.92x = 261,583,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,583,167.52/14,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.03

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