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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,523.30, 21,755.76 and 12,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,523.30, 21,755.76 and 12,292.56 is: 18,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,523.30 : 21,755.76 = 12,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,523.30/21,755.76 = 12,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,523.30x = 21,755.76 × 12,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,523.30x = 267,433,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,433,985.15/14,523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.13

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