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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,562.31, 21,811.45 and 12,034.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,562.31, 21,811.45 and 12,034.85 is: 18,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562.31 : 21,811.45 = 12,034.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562.31/21,811.45 = 12,034.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562.31x = 21,811.45 × 12,034.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562.31x = 262,497,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,497,529.03/14,562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.82

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