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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.14, 21,674.43 and 12,142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.14, 21,674.43 and 12,142.08 is: 18,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.14 : 21,674.43 = 12,142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.14/21,674.43 = 12,142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.14x = 21,674.43 × 12,142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.14x = 263,172,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,172,663.01/14,467.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.06

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