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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.60, 21,842.10 and 12,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.60, 21,842.10 and 12,271.80 is: 18,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.60 : 21,842.10 = 12,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.60/21,842.10 = 12,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.60x = 21,842.10 × 12,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.60x = 268,041,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,041,882.78/14,604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.25

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