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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.85, 21,656.97 and 12,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.85, 21,656.97 and 12,133.50 is: 18,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.85 : 21,656.97 = 12,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.85/21,656.97 = 12,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.85x = 21,656.97 × 12,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.85x = 262,774,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,774,764.28/14,470.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.90

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