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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442.42, 21,614.33 and 12,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,442.42, 21,614.33 and 12,105.06 is: 18,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,442.42 : 21,614.33 = 12,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,442.42/21,614.33 = 12,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,442.42x = 21,614.33 × 12,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,442.42x = 261,642,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,642,761.51/14,442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.27

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