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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.24, 21,595.88 and 12,370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.24, 21,595.88 and 12,370.86 is: 18,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.24 : 21,595.88 = 12,370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.24/21,595.88 = 12,370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.24x = 21,595.88 × 12,370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.24x = 267,159,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,159,638.98/14,475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.32

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